Ravishankar
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ravishankar
Ravishankar is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Ravi" (sun) and "Shankar" (a name for Shiva), meaning "sun of Shiva" or "Shiva the sun." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and gained international recognition through the renowned sitar maestro Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).
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Etymology
Ravishankar is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Ravi" (sun) and "Shankar" (a name for Shiva), meaning "sun of Shiva" or "Shiva the sun." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and gained international recognition through the renowned sitar maestro Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).
Ravishankar currently ranks #1,753 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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