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Rishi name meaning

Rishi means “Sage”. It is a Sanskrit boy name used in Hindu families.

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Quick facts about Rishi

Meaning
Sage
Gender
Boy
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
R
Letters
5
Rashi
Tula (Libra)
Numerology
9

About the name Rishi

Rishi is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “Sage”.

Rishi has 5 letters and starts with the letter R. It is easy to say in Indian languages and in English.

You will also find Rishi in these lists: names meaning wisdom.

Rishi and rashi

Rishi begins with the sound “Ri”. In the traditional Vedic naming chart this sound belongs to Tula (Libra) rashi. If your family names babies by nakshatra, please confirm the exact birth syllable with your priest or astrologer.

Rishi in numerology

In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Rishi: R(9) + I(9) + S(1) + H(8) + I(9) = 36 → 3 + 6 = 9.

So the numerology number of Rishi is 9. Number 9 is traditionally linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

Two-part names with Rishi

In Telugu and other South Indian families, Rishi is often joined with a second name. 41 such names are in our directory, for example:

Anjaneya RishiBala RishiBhanu RishiChandra RishiGanesh RishiGopi RishiHari RishiJaya RishiKrishna RishiMohan RishiMurali RishiNaga RishiNaga Sai RishiNarasimha RishiPavan RishiPrem RishiRaghava RishiRajeev Rishi

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Questions about Rishi

What is the meaning of the name Rishi?

Rishi means “Sage”.

What is the origin of the name Rishi?

Rishi is a Sanskrit name, used in Hindu families.

What is the rashi of the name Rishi?

Based on its first sound “Ri”, Rishi belongs to Tula (Libra) rashi in the traditional naming chart.

What is the numerology number of Rishi?

The numerology number of Rishi is 9, which is traditionally linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

Is Rishi a boy or girl name?

Rishi is used as a boy name.

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