Indian name meaning
Harishchandra
♂ BoyHa·rish·chan·dra · 4 syllables
The legendary truthful king
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Harichand
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| H | a | r | i | s | h | c | h | a | n | d | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 38, then 3 + 8 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Harishchandra carries the name number 2.
About the name Harishchandra
Harishchandra is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The legendary truthful king.”
Spoken aloud it is Ha·rish·chan·dra — 4 syllables. You will also see it written as Harichand; both spellings are the same name. Harishchandra turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harishchandra mean?
Harishchandra means “The legendary truthful king.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Harishchandra a boy or a girl name?
Harishchandra is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Harishchandra?
Harishchandra is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Harishchandra?
Harishchandra has 4 syllables and is said as Ha·rish·chan·dra.
What are the other spellings of Harishchandra?
Harishchandra is also commonly spelled Harichand. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Harishchandra?
In the Chaldean system, Harishchandra has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Harishchandra a common name in India?
Harishchandra appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Harishchandra?
For a sister to Harishchandra, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hansa, Harini, Hasini or Vidhi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Harishchandra?
Rudra, Indra, Sidra or Shivendra share Harishchandra's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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