Rishiraj
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rishiraj
Rishiraj is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rishi" (sage or seer) and "Raj" (king or ruler), meaning "king of sages" or "sage-king." The name derives from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of Hindu and Buddhist texts.
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Etymology
Rishiraj is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rishi" (sage or seer) and "Raj" (king or ruler), meaning "king of sages" or "sage-king." The name derives from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of Hindu and Buddhist texts.
The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with roots in Hindu philosophy and mythology where rishis hold revered spiritual status; it gained modern usage as a given name among Hindu families across India and the diaspora, though it lacks prominent historical figures bearing this specific name.
Rishiraj currently ranks #4,511 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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