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.

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

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