Rishikesh
Meaning of Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a masculine name of Indian origin. It is pronounced as rih-SHIH-kesh (/rɪˈʃi.kɛʃ/). The name Rishikesh is derived from the Sanskrit words "rishika" meaning "sage" and "isha" meaning "lord." Therefore, Rishikesh can be interpreted as "lord of the sages." This name carries a strong spiritual connotation due to its association with the famous city in India located on the banks of the holy river Ganges. Rishikesh is renowned as a center for yoga and meditation, attracting seekers from all over the world. In recent years, Rishikesh has gained popularity as a given name in the United States, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as rih-SHIH-kesh (/rɪˈʃi.kɛʃ/)
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Notable People Named Rishikesh
| Rishikesh Narayanan is an Indian neuroscientist, computer engineer, and professor known for his research on information processing in single neurons and their networks, and he was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 2016. |
