Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of the senses; Krishna or Vishnu”.
| Meaning | Lord of the senses; Krishna or Vishnu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | हृषीकेश |
| Pronunciation | rish-ee-KAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Rishikesh
Rishikesh is the popular spelling of Hrishikesha, from hrishika, 'the senses', and isha, 'lord'. It is a name of Vishnu and especially of Krishna, and in the Bhagavad Gita Arjuna repeatedly addresses Krishna as Hrishikesha. The holy town of Rishikesh on the Ganga in Uttarakhand, famous for its ashrams and yoga, bears the same name. Film director Hrishikesh Mukherjee is a well-known bearer of the fuller spelling.
Is Rishikesh a Hindu name?
The name is an epithet of Krishna in the Gita and of Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama. It also recalls one of Hinduism's best-known pilgrimage towns.
How popular is Rishikesh?
Used across India, with Hrishikesh and Rushikesh common spellings in Bengal and Maharashtra.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rishikesh mean?
Rishikesh means 'Lord of the senses; Krishna or Vishnu'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rishikesh a Hindu name?
The name is an epithet of Krishna in the Gita and of Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama. It also recalls one of Hinduism's best-known pilgrimage towns.
How do you pronounce Rishikesh?
Rishikesh is pronounced rish-ee-KAYSH.
Is Rishikesh a boy or girl name?
Rishikesh is usually a boy name.