Boy • Modern Tamil
Rishikesh
ரிஷிகேஷ்
Signature Meaning
Rishikesh is a Sanskrit-derived name commonly understood to mean “lord of the sages” or “chief of the rishis.” It is also the name of a well-known pilgrimage town in northern India, giving the name spiritual and devotional overtones. The name is used across South Asian communities and conveys a sense of wisdom and sanctity.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ɾIʃIˈKeːʃ/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 27 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
R(2) + I(1) + S(3) + H(5) + I(1) + K(2) + E(5) + S(3) + H(5) = 27
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 52 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeri-shi-KAYSH
Tamil syllablesரி-ஷி-கே-ஷ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɾiʃiˈkeːʃ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ReesheekeshRisikesRishhikeshhReeseekes