Asteroid 2053, Nuki, was discovered on October 24, 1976 by Richard M. West at La Silla. It has a period of 4 years, 253 days.
It was named for the discoverer's son, Nodari "Nuki" West.
The meaning of asteroid Nuki seems to be: nuclear explosion, one-night stand (Henk Middelraad); possibly, relating to nuclear science, radioactive materials, etc.