Abhishek

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Abhishek
PronunciationSanskrit: [ɐbʰɪʂeːkɐ] , Hindi: [əbʰɪʂeːk] , Bengali: [ɔbʰiʂek]
GenderMasculine
Language(s) Sanskrit
Bengali
Hindi
Marathi
Odia
Nepali
Origin
Word/name Sanskrit
Meaninganointing, consecration, coronation
Region of origin India
Other names
Alternative spellingAbishek

Abhishek is a male given name that has its roots in the Sanskrit word abhiseka. The conceptual meaning of abhiseka is related to purification, cleansing or anointing.

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