Abhishek (given name)

Abhishek अभिषेक
Gender Male
Language(s) Hindi
Marathi
Sanskrit
Telugu
Origin
Word/name Indian
Meaning Abhisheka, "consecration", "anointment"
Region of origin India
Nepal
Other names
Alternative spelling Abishek

Abhishek (Devanagari: अभिषेक abhiśek) is a Hindu given name that has its roots in the Sanskrit word abhiśeka. It denotes a method of worship in Hinduism and Buddhism.[1] The conceptual meaning is related to purification or cleansing, symbolized by the actual puja ritual.

Notable people named Abhishek

References

  1. ↑ "Meaning of Abhishek". Stardust Family.
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