Aadesh
Aadesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, used in Punjabi and Hindi origin, meaning “Command, instruction; salutation”.
| Meaning | Command, instruction; salutation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, used in Punjabi and Hindi |
| Written as | ਆਦੇਸ਼ |
| Pronunciation | aa-DAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Aadesh
Aadesh comes from the Sanskrit adesha, 'command' or 'instruction', and also 'salutation'. In the Japji Sahib, Guru Nanak repeats the line 'aades tisai aades', 'I bow to Him, I bow to Him', using the word in its sense of greeting, which was also a salutation among the Nath yogis. As a given name Aadesh is used by Hindu and Sikh families in North India; the Bollywood composer Aadesh Shrivastava is one well-known bearer.
Is Aadesh a Hindu name?
For Sikhs the word recalls Guru Nanak's repeated salutation to God in Japji Sahib. Sikh boys would carry Singh after it, and Hindu families also use the name.
How popular is Aadesh?
Used across North India by Hindu and Sikh families; moderately common.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aadesh mean?
Aadesh means 'Command, instruction; salutation'. It is of Sanskrit, used in Punjabi and Hindi origin.
Is Aadesh a Hindu name?
For Sikhs the word recalls Guru Nanak's repeated salutation to God in Japji Sahib. Sikh boys would carry Singh after it, and Hindu families also use the name.
How do you pronounce Aadesh?
Aadesh is pronounced aa-DAYSH.
Is Aadesh a boy or girl name?
Aadesh is usually a boy name.