Rishindra
Rishindra (ऋषीन्द्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of rishis; the foremost sage”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Rishindra (ऋषीन्द्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of rishis; the foremost sage”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Rishindra (ऋषीन्द्र, IAST: ṛṣīndra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of rishis; the foremost sage”. Compound of ṛṣi (sage) + indra (king).
Meaning, etymology & significance
Rishindra (ऋषीन्द्र) is built from ṛṣi (sage, seer of Vedic hymns) + indra (king). The literal sense is "king of sages, foremost rishi." The compound is sometimes used as an honorific for the greatest of the Saptarshis or for a particularly venerated guru.
In Hindu tradition the rishi is the highest spiritual rank — one who has directly perceived the eternal truths and composed the Vedic hymns. To name a child Rishindra is therefore to invoke this ultimate spiritual lineage.
The name pairs especially well in classical-Brahmanic families.
Pronunciation: ri-SHEEN-dra. Pair with traditional surnames.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Rishindra aligns with the Chitra nakshatra, under the Tula rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Rishi, Maharshi, Devansh. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.