Sanskrit · Marathi

Hrishikesh

Pronounced RISH-ee-kayshShare

Meaning: Lord of the senses

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Hrishikesh comes from a Sanskrit title meaning lord of the senses. Its devotional association is with Vishnu.

Nicknames

  • Hrishi
  • Rishi

Spellings & variants

  • Rishikesh
  • Hrushikesh

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hrishikesh comes from Sanskrit and Marathi.

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