Gender: Unisex
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Blessing, Shower of Milk or Water over an Idol
Pronunciation: uhb-hi-shek, ʌbˈhɪˌʃɛk, AE B HH AH SH AH K
Popularity Rank: #3,288
Abhishek is derived from the Sanskrit word 'abhi' meaning 'to pour' and 'shek' meaning 'to be in touch with'. It is commonly used as a given name in Indian culture, often given to boys to signify blessings or anointing.
The name Abhishek is of Sanskrit origin and means Blessing, Shower of Milk or Water over an Idol, An Auspicious Bath for a Deity, Anointing, Special, Shower of Milk and Water over an Idol, Bathing to God, Shower of milk, Water over An idol. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Abhishek is commonly found in India, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uhb-hi-shek
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ʌbˈhɪˌʃɛk
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE B HH AH SH AH K
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Abhishek is recorded 19,156 times globally, ranking it as the 3,288th most common name worldwide.
Abhishek is most prevalent in India, with 12,084 occurrences, making it the 41th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Abhishek is found among 1 in every 72 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
---|---|---|
India | #41 | 1 : 72 |
United States of America | #1,693 | 1 : 838 |
United Arab Emirates | #907 | 1 : 1,135 |
United Kingdom | #1,570 | 1 : 833 |
Saudi Arabia | #4,342 | 1 : 4,562 |
Canada | #979 | 1 : 662 |
Oman | #1,165 | 1 : 1,347 |
Qatar | #1,013 | 1 : 1,637 |
Kuwait | #1,901 | 1 : 2,844 |
Mauritius | #476 | 1 : 570 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Abhishek from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2024 03:31 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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