👦 Rishi — Name Meaning & Origin

Rishi

“Sage”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Réunion
RashiTula (Libra)
NakshatraChitra (pada 4) · syllable “Ri”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters5 · starts with R
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Rishi?

Rishi means "Sage" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Rishi a boy or girl name?

Rishi is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Rishi from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Rishi?

By its first syllable "Ri", Rishi belongs to Tula (Libra) rashi and Chitra nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Rishi?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Rishi 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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