Ritesh
Ritesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of truth”.
| Meaning | Lord of truth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | रितेश |
| Pronunciation | rih-TAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Ritesh
Ritesh is usually explained as rita (truth, cosmic order) plus isha (lord), giving 'lord of truth'. Some lists connect the first part with ritu, the seasons, instead, so 'lord of the seasons' is also offered; the 'truth' reading is the more common one. The name became popular in India in the 1970s and 1980s, and the actor Riteish Deshmukh uses a distinctive spelling of it.
Is Ritesh a Hindu name?
Ritesh is a Hindu name. 'Lord of truth' is a general title of the divine rather than the name of one particular god.
How popular is Ritesh?
A widely used name for Indian men born in the late twentieth century; less fashionable for babies today.
Gifts with the name Ritesh
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Spellings and variants of Ritesh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ritesh mean?
Ritesh means 'Lord of truth'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ritesh a Hindu name?
Ritesh is a Hindu name. 'Lord of truth' is a general title of the divine rather than the name of one particular god.
How do you pronounce Ritesh?
Ritesh is pronounced rih-TAYSH.
Is Ritesh a boy or girl name?
Ritesh is usually a boy name.