👦 Girish — Name Meaning & Origin

Girish

“Lord of the mountains (Shiva); Lord of the mountain”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Kannada
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal · Karnataka
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraDhanishta (pada 2) · syllable “Gi”
Numerology7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual
Letters6 · starts with G
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Girish?

Girish means "Lord of the mountains (Shiva); Lord of the mountain" (Sanskrit, Kannada origin).

Is Girish a boy or girl name?

Girish is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Girish from?

Girish is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Girish?

By its first syllable "Gi", Girish belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Dhanishta nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Girish?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Girish adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.

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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