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Rishi

A name meaning "sage, poet".

Quick answer

Rishi is a boy name meaning "sage, poet".

GenderBoy
Meaningsage, poet

Meaning and history

From Sanskrit ऋषि ( ṛṣi ) meaning "sage, poet", perhaps ultimately deriving from a root meaning "to see".

Notes and context

Usage: hindi, marathi, bengali, nepali | Hindi: ऋषि; Marathi: ऋषी; Bengali: ঋষি