Mitesh
Mitesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Gujarati origin, meaning “Lord of friends”.
| Meaning | Lord of friends |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Gujarati |
| Written as | मितेश |
| Pronunciation | mih-TAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, United States |
Meaning and origin of Mitesh
Mitesh is a modern Indian name, especially common in Gujarat, usually explained as mita, 'friend', plus isha, 'lord', giving 'lord of friends' or 'one with many friends'. Names ending in -esh, such as Mukesh and Hitesh, became very popular in western India in the mid-twentieth century. Mitesh does not appear in classical scripture, so its meaning comes from its parts rather than a story.
Is Mitesh a Hindu name?
Mitesh is used mainly by Hindu and Jain Gujarati families; the '-esh' ending echoes divine titles such as Ganesh and Mahesh.
How popular is Mitesh?
Common among Gujarati men born from the 1960s to 1990s.
Gifts with the name Mitesh
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Spellings and variants of Mitesh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mitesh mean?
Mitesh means 'Lord of friends'. It is of Sanskrit, via Gujarati origin.
Is Mitesh a Hindu name?
Mitesh is used mainly by Hindu and Jain Gujarati families; the '-esh' ending echoes divine titles such as Ganesh and Mahesh.
How do you pronounce Mitesh?
Mitesh is pronounced mih-TAYSH.
Is Mitesh a boy or girl name?
Mitesh is usually a boy name.