ग्रीष्मा

Grishma

girlSanskritHindu

Grishma is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Summer, warm season”.

MeaningSummer, warm season
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Written asग्रीष्मा
PronunciationGREESH-mah
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal

Meaning and origin of Grishma

Grishma comes from grishma, the Sanskrit name for the hot season, one of the six seasons of the traditional Indian calendar, falling roughly in May and June. Like Vasanta for spring or Sharad for autumn, it is used as a name that ties a child to the rhythm of nature. In Gujarat and Maharashtra it is a well-known girls' name.

Is Grishma a Hindu name?

Grishma is a Hindu name drawn from the traditional calendar of six ritus, or seasons; it does not refer to a deity.

How popular is Grishma?

Moderately used in western and southern India, where Greeshma is a common spelling.

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Spellings and variants of Grishma

GreeshmaGrishmaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Grishma mean?

Grishma means 'Summer, warm season'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Grishma a Hindu name?

Grishma is a Hindu name drawn from the traditional calendar of six ritus, or seasons; it does not refer to a deity.

How do you pronounce Grishma?

Grishma is pronounced GREESH-mah.

Is Grishma a boy or girl name?

Grishma is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.