Boy • Modern Tamil
Rishi
ரிஷி
Signature Meaning
Rishi means "sage" or "seer," evoking wisdom, spiritual insight, and a sense of learnedness. Used across India, including Tamil-speaking communities, it carries a classical yet contemporary feel. The name suggests thoughtful, reflective qualities and is popular for its short, easy pronunciation.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ɾIʃI/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 12 → Root 3 (Jupiter / குரு)
R(2) + I(1) + S(3) + H(5) + I(1) = 12
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 36 → Root 9
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Jupiter (குரு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeri-shi
Tamil syllablesரி-ஷி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɾiʃi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ReesheeRisiRishhiReeseeReeshhee