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Abhishek

Abhishek

Boy Name Featured

Meaning

Anointing; Sacred Bath; Consecration; Coronation

Hindu Astrology

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

Abhishek (अभिषेक) comes from the Sanskrit abhiṣeka, meaning anointing, consecration, ceremonial bathing, or sprinkling of sacred water. In Hindu tradition, abhisheka refers especially to the ritual bathing of a deity with sacred substances such as water, milk, or other offerings. It can also refer to the ceremonial inauguration or coronation of a king.

As a personal name, Abhishek therefore carries associations with purity, devotion, blessing, honour, consecration, and spiritual auspiciousness.

Other Usage

Abhishek is widely used in India, particularly among Hindu communities. The name is also established in several Indian-language naming traditions, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil.

It is also found in Nepali usage, where the Sanskrit-derived word refers to sprinkling, religious ceremony, coronation, or inauguration and is used as a male given name.

Important Note

The Rashi and Nakshatra shown on this page are general associations based on the initial sound of the name. The actual Rashi and Nakshatra of a child depend on the exact date, time and place of birth.

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Quick Facts

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