The baby name Hareesh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /həˈriːʃ/ (huh-REESH).
The baby name Hareesh is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /həˈriːʃ/ (huh-REESH).
Hareesh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Hareesh is a South Asian masculine given name deriving from Sanskrit Hari + Isha. Hari is an epithet of the god Vishnu meaning 'the remover (of sin and sorrow)' and also 'tawny, golden', while Isha means 'lord, ruler'. The compound is widely understood as 'Lord Hari', so the name invokes Vishnu's protective power and auspiciousness.
The spelling Hareesh reflects the long vowel 'ee'; Harish is the pan-Indian form. Other variants include Hariesh, Hariish, and the affectionate short form Hari; related theophoric compounds include Harikrishna, Haridas, and Harishankar. Use is common across India, especially in southern states and among the diaspora, supported by Bhakti traditions that favor names of deities. Rare feminine counterparts such as Harisha occur locally, and a parallel Sinhala form Hareesha appears in Sri Lanka. Overall, Hareesh conveys devotion, benevolence, and a hope for the removal of obstacles.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #117 | 5 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| AE | 0 | #181 | 7 | 10,220 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #305 | 8 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| BH | 0 | #471 | 83 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #582 | 314 | 17,948 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #621 | 87 | 18,093 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #662 | 108 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #678 | 20 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #749 | 357 | 22,615 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #902 | 100 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,343 | 272 | 28,008 |
Hareesh is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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