Ashish
Ashish is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Blessing”.
| Meaning | Blessing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | आशीष |
| Pronunciation | uh-SHEESH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Ashish
Ashish comes from the Sanskrit ashis, meaning 'blessing' or 'benediction', the word used for good wishes given by elders and gods. In everyday Hindi aashirvaad, a related word, is the blessing a child receives when touching an elder's feet. Ashish became very popular in India from the 1970s to the 1990s. The cricketer Ashish Nehra is a well-known bearer.
Is Ashish a Hindu name?
Ashish is a Hindu name expressing divine and parental blessing; it is not tied to a single deity and is also used by Jain and Sikh families.
How popular is Ashish?
Very common among Indian men born in the late twentieth century.
Gifts with the name Ashish
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ashish
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashish mean?
Ashish means 'Blessing'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ashish a Hindu name?
Ashish is a Hindu name expressing divine and parental blessing; it is not tied to a single deity and is also used by Jain and Sikh families.
How do you pronounce Ashish?
Ashish is pronounced uh-SHEESH.
Is Ashish a boy or girl name?
Ashish is usually a boy name.