वीरेश

Viresh

boySanskritHindu

Viresh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of heroes”.

MeaningLord of heroes
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asवीरेश
Pronunciationvee-RAYSH
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Viresh

Viresh joins vira 'hero' and isha 'lord', meaning 'lord of the brave'. It is used as an epithet of Shiva, and in Karnataka it is linked with Virabhadra, the fierce form of Shiva. It is a moderately common name across India.

Is Viresh a Hindu name?

Viresh is a Hindu name for Shiva as lord of heroes.

How popular is Viresh?

Moderately used, particularly in Karnataka and Maharashtra (often spelled Veeresh).

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Spellings and variants of Viresh

VeereshViresha

Names similar to Viresh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Viresh mean?

Viresh means 'Lord of heroes'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Viresh a Hindu name?

Viresh is a Hindu name for Shiva as lord of heroes.

How do you pronounce Viresh?

Viresh is pronounced vee-RAYSH.

Is Viresh a boy or girl name?

Viresh is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.