Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Abhishek

“A ritual anointing or consecration”

About the name Abhishek

Meaning
A ritual anointing or consecration
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
A
Name number
9

Numerology of Abhishek

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Abhishek

Krittika

Naming syllable “A” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMesha (Aries)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Abhishek starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Abhishek

What does the name Abhishek mean?

Abhishek means "A ritual anointing or consecration" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Abhishek a boy or a girl name?

Abhishek is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Abhishek match?

The name Abhishek starts with the syllable "A", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Abhishek?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Abhishek adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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