Harish
Meaning of Harish
Harish is a male name that originated in Hindi. In Hindi, it is pronounced as huh-REESH (/hʌˈriːʃ/). A variation of the name is Hari.
In the United States, Harish has been given to newborns since at least 1974. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has remained a consistent choice for parents. In recent years, Harish has been ranked around 5000-7000 in terms of popularity. This suggests that while it may not be among the most common names, it still holds appeal for many families.
The name Harish carries cultural associations with its Hindi origin. It can evoke a sense of Indian heritage and tradition, making it a meaningful choice for parents who want to honor their roots or appreciate the beauty of Indian culture.
Overall, Harish is a distinctive and culturally rich name that can make a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking an Indian-inspired name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as huh-REESH (/hʌˈriːʃ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Harish
| Harish Kalyan is an Indian actor known for his roles in Tamil films like Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, Parking and Lubber Pandhu. |
| Harish Salve is a prominent Indian lawyer and former Solicitor General who represented Kulbhushan Jadhav at the International Court of Justice. |
| Harish Singh Rawat is an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 2014 to 2017. |
| Harish Uthaman is an Indian actor known for playing villains in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. |
| Harish Chandra Singh Rawat was a mountaineer who summited Mount Everest in 1965 during India's first successful Everest expedition. |
| Harish Fabiani is an Indian businessman based in Madrid. |
| Harish Kumar is an Indian actor and film producer known for his Telugu and Hindi films and winner of two Nandi Awards. |
| Harish Manwani is an Indian business executive and former global chief operating officer of Unilever. |
| Harish Nagrecha was an Indian writer known for his work in the Gujarati language. |
| Harish Khare is an Indian journalist who served as media advisor to the prime minister and editor of The Tribune. |
| Harish Bhimani is an Indian voiceover artist, writer and anchor best known as the voice of Samay in the TV series Mahabharat. |
| Harish Chaudhary is an Indian Congress politician who has served as a Rajasthan cabinet minister and a member of Parliament. |
| Harish Raut was an Indian artist known for his distinctive paintings of rural women going about their daily lives. |
