Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Rishikesh

“Lord of the senses and is an epithet of Vishnu”

About the name Rishikesh

Meaning
Lord of the senses and is an epithet of Vishnu
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
R
Name number
7

Numerology of Rishikesh

Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers.

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

Nakshatra for Rishikesh

Chitra

Naming syllable “Ri” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signTula (Libra)
DeityVishvakarma, the divine architect
SymbolA bright jewel

Creative, charismatic and fond of beauty. Described as artistic, with a talent for design and making things well.

All Chitra names
Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh

What does the name Rishikesh mean?

Rishikesh means "Lord of the senses and is an epithet of Vishnu" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Rishikesh a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Rishikesh match?

The name Rishikesh starts with the syllable "Ri", which is a naming syllable of Chitra nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Rishikesh?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Rishikesh adds up to 7. Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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