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Abhishek

Abhishek

Boy Name Featured

Meaning

Anointing; Consecration; Ceremonial Bathing

Hindu Astrology

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Rashi (Zodiac)
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Nakshatra (Star)
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About the Name Abhishek

Abhishek comes from Sanskrit abhiṣeka (अभिषेक), a noun for sprinkling, bathing or anointing in a ceremonial context. Its recorded senses also include consecration and inauguration.

The word names the ritual or act. It is related to abhiṣikta, “anointed” or “consecrated,” but the two words have different grammatical meanings. This distinction helps separate Abhishek from names based on Abhishikt.

Important Note

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Quick Facts

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Letters
8
9
Numerology
Compassion
Religion
Hindu
Popularity
6
Also Spelled As
Abhisheka, Abishek