Nisan is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin that means "Month Of Flowers." In the Babylonian and Hebrew calendars, Nisan is the month of the barley ripening and the first month of spring. It is also the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar and is called the "first of the months of the year." Nisan holds significance in various historical and religious events, including its association with the Jewish lunar new year, the Exodus from Egypt, and the celebration of Passover. In addition to its historical and religious significance, Nisan is also the name for the month of April in Levantine and Mesopotamian Arabic, as well as in Kurdish languages and modern Turkish.