👦 Abhishek — Name Meaning & Origin

Abhishek

“Anointing; Sacred bath”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion
RashiMesh (Aries)
NakshatraKrittika (pada 1) · syllable “A”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters8 · starts with A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Abhishek?

Abhishek means "Anointing; Sacred bath" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Abhishek a boy or girl name?

Abhishek is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Abhishek from?

Abhishek is used as a Hindu name in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion.

What is the rashi of the name Abhishek?

By its first syllable "A", Abhishek belongs to Mesh (Aries) rashi and Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Abhishek?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Abhishek adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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