Sanskrit

Rishi

Pronounced RISH-eeShare

Meaning: Sage; seer

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Rishi is the Sanskrit word for a sage or seer. Its meaning gives the name a direct connection with spiritual insight.

Nicknames

  • Rish

Spellings & variants

  • Rushi

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Rishi comes from Sanskrit.

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