Indian name meaning
Ritwik
♂ BoyRit·wik · 2 syllables
A priest at a Vedic ceremony
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Ritvik
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
The letters of Ritwik add up to 16, which reduces to 7.
About the name Ritwik
Ritwik 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 priest at a Vedic ceremony.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Ritwik has the name number 7, “The Seeker.” It is also spelled Ritvik.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ritwik mean?
Ritwik means “A priest at a Vedic ceremony.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ritwik a boy or a girl name?
Ritwik is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ritwik?
Ritwik is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Ritwik?
In the Chaldean system, Ritwik has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
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