name
Indian
Rishi
REE-shee
/ˈriːʃiː/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
rishi
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit (India)
- Meaning
- Sage; seer; one who has divine insight
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
The Vedic rishis were the ancient seers who composed the hymns of the Rigveda
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Rishi” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction