Abhishek (name)

Abhishek is a male given name that has its roots in the Sanskrit word abhiṣeka. It denotes a method of worship in Hinduism and Buddhism. The conceptual meaning is related to purification or cleansing, symbolized by the actual puja ritual.

Abhishek
PronunciationSanskrit: [ɐbʰɪʂeːkɐ], Hindi: [əbʰɪʂeːk], Bengali: [ɔbʰiʂek]
GenderMasculine
Language(s)Sanskrit
Bengali
Hindi
Marathi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Kannada
Odia
Nepali
Origin
Word/nameSanskrit
Meaninganointment, consecration or coronation, anointed, consecrated or coronated
Region of originIndia
Other names
Alternative spellingAbishek
UsageHinduism, Christianity

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