Abishek
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Abishek
The name 'Abishek' (often spelled Abhishek) means "anointing" or "ablution" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *abhi-ṣec* ("to sprinkle upon").
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Etymology
The name 'Abishek' (often spelled Abhishek) means "anointing" or "ablution" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *abhi-ṣec* ("to sprinkle upon"). It is predominantly used in Hindu and Jain cultures, notably as a ritual term for the consecration of deities or kings, and is a common given name in India, Nepal, and among the South Asian diaspora.
Abishek currently ranks #9,799 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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