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Brishti

Quick answerBrishti is a Bengali name meaning "rain," derived from the Sanskrit root "vṛṣṭi" (वृष्टि), which carries the same meaning.

Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,598
TrendStable
Peak year2004
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageBengali
CultureBengali
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,817

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Brishti

Brishti is a Bengali name meaning "rain," derived from the Sanskrit root "vṛṣṭi" (वृष्टि), which carries the same meaning.

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Etymology

Brishti is a Bengali name meaning "rain," derived from the Sanskrit root "vṛṣṭi" (वृष्टि), which carries the same meaning. The name is primarily used in Bengali-speaking communities, particularly in West Bengal and Bangladesh, and reflects Hindu cultural traditions, though it may be adopted across various religions in these regions.

Brishti currently ranks #4,598 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.

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