Meaning of Rishikesh – Origins and Numerology

Common questions about the name Rishikesh

What does the name Rishikesh mean?

Rishikesh means One who controls senses, Lord Vishnu, Lord of the senses, One of many names of Lord Shiva.

Is Rishikesh a boy or a girl name?

Rishikesh is used as a boy's name.

What is the origin of the name Rishikesh?

Rishikesh is associated with the Hindu faith and is Indian in origin.

What is the numerology number for Rishikesh?

The life path number for Rishikesh is 7, which stands for spiritual awareness, intuition, analysis.

Names similar to Rishikesh

If you like Rishikesh, these names share its opening sound.

• Risabh – Morality, Superior
• Risanth
• Risay – The risk, Black rose, Lowest one, The one, One who is like a black rose
• Rish – Brave & dominant ruler, Sage, Saint, One who meditates on Lord's Name, Seeker of enlightment
• Rishaan – Lord Shiva, Good human being, Strong, Good, Sage, Saint, One who meditates on Lord's Name, Seeker of enlightment
• Rishaank – Devotee of Lord Shiva
• Rishab – Morality, Superior, Excellent, A musical note, Bull, A person of superior morality
• Rishabh – Morality, Superior, Excellent, A musical note, Bull, One whose morality is superior
• Rishan – Lord Shiva, Good human being, Strong, Good, One who is a very good being
• Rishank – Devotee of Lord Shiva
• Rishant
• Rishap – Yellowish brown eyed

Matching names for a sibling

Names that pair with Rishikesh for a brother or sister.

• Rischita
• Risha – Feather, Line, Saintly, Divine Worshippers, A variant form of name Rishi
• Rishabha – Excellent
• Rishabhapriya – Name of a Raga
• Rishama
• Rishani
• Rishika – Silken, Saintly, Pious, Learned, Divine Worshippers, A variant form of name Rishi