Indian name meaning
Rishi
♂ BoyRi·shi · 2 syllables
A sage; a seer
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| R | i | s | h | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Rishi carries the name number 3.
About the name Rishi
Rishi is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A sage; a seer.”
Spoken aloud it is Ri·shi — 2 syllables. Rishi turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rishi mean?
Rishi means “A sage; a seer.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rishi a boy or a girl name?
Rishi is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rishi?
Rishi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rishi?
Rishi has 2 syllables and is said as Ri·shi.
What is the numerology number of the name Rishi?
In the Chaldean system, Rishi has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Rishi a common name in India?
Rishi appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rishi?
For a sister to Rishi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Vrinda all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rishi?
Khushi, Sakshi, Meenakshi or Devanshi share Rishi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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