Indian name meaning
Harish
♂ BoyHa·rish · 2 syllables
Lord of the monkeys; a name of Vishnu
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| H | a | r | i | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Harish carries the name number 8.
About the name Harish
Harish is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord of the monkeys; a name of Vishnu.”
Spoken aloud it is Ha·rish — 2 syllables. Harish appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harish mean?
Harish means “Lord of the monkeys; a name of Vishnu.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Harish a boy or a girl name?
Harish is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Harish?
Harish is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Harish?
Harish has 2 syllables and is said as Ha·rish.
What is the numerology number of the name Harish?
In the Chaldean system, Harish has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Harish a common name in India?
Harish appears 37 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Harish?
For a sister to Harish, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hansa, Harini, Hasini or Janhvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Harish?
Tanish, Ashish, Manish or Debasish share Harish's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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