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Rishab

Quick answerRishab is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "ṛṣabha," meaning "bull" or "ox," symbolizing strength and virility in Hindu philosophy.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

R
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#8,112
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism, Jainism
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,340

Popularity over time

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

About the name Rishab

Rishab is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "ṛṣabha," meaning "bull" or "ox," symbolizing strength and virility in Hindu philosophy.

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Etymology

Rishab is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "ṛṣabha," meaning "bull" or "ox," symbolizing strength and virility in Hindu philosophy. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Jainism where Rishabha (also spelled Rishabhadeva) is revered as the first Tirthankara or spiritual teacher.

Rishab currently ranks #8,112 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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