Abhishek
Hindi · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Abhishek
Abhishek derives from Sanskrit, combining "abhi" (towards) and "shek" (to sprinkle), literally meaning "to anoint" or "sprinkling," and is used in Hindu rituals to denote consecration or blessing.
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Etymology
Abhishek derives from Sanskrit, combining "abhi" (towards) and "shek" (to sprinkle), literally meaning "to anoint" or "sprinkling," and is used in Hindu rituals to denote consecration or blessing. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities, and gained wider recognition in modern India as a given name.
Abhishek currently ranks #12,180 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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