Hitesh
Hitesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of welfare, goodness”.
| Meaning | Lord of welfare, goodness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | हितेश |
| Pronunciation | hih-TAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Hitesh
Hitesh combines Sanskrit hita, 'welfare, benefit', with isha, 'lord', giving 'lord of goodness' or 'one who brings well-being'. The -esh ending links it with names such as Mahesh and Ganesh, though Hitesh is a descriptive name rather than a standard title of one god. It became very popular in western and northern India, especially Gujarat, from the 1960s onward and is still widely heard among men of that generation.
Is Hitesh a Hindu name?
Hitesh is a Hindu name; the 'lord of welfare' can be understood as any benevolent deity rather than one specific god.
How popular is Hitesh?
Common among Indian men, particularly Gujaratis; less often chosen for babies now.
Gifts with the name Hitesh
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hitesh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hitesh mean?
Hitesh means 'Lord of welfare, goodness'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Hitesh a Hindu name?
Hitesh is a Hindu name; the 'lord of welfare' can be understood as any benevolent deity rather than one specific god.
How do you pronounce Hitesh?
Hitesh is pronounced hih-TAYSH.
Is Hitesh a boy or girl name?
Hitesh is usually a boy name.