The baby name Hrithik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhrɪtɪk/ (HRIH-tik or HREE-tik).
The baby name Hrithik is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhrɪtɪk/ (HRIH-tik or HREE-tik).
Hrithik is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Hrithik is a modern Indian masculine name with Sanskrit roots. Written as ऋतिक (Hritik) in Devanagari, it is commonly linked to the root hrid-/hrit- meaning "heart," yielding senses such as "of the heart," "heartfelt," or "one who touches the heart." The extra h in the popular English spelling reflects stylistic transliteration rather than a distinct pronunciation. Variants include Hritik, Rithik, Ritik, Hrutik, and Hreethik.
Usage was limited before the late 20th century but rose sharply after Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan's breakout in 2000, cementing the name's pan-Indian appeal across Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali speakers and among the diaspora. Though sometimes confused with Ritvik/Ritwik (ऋत्विक), a Vedic term for a priest with a different etymology, Hrithik carries its own heart-centered meaning. Nicknames like Hri or Rit occur in casual use; the name is predominantly masculine.
| Hrithik Roshan Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor best known for his roles in Bollywood films. He gained fame for his performances in movies like 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', 'Krrish', and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. Born in 1974, Hrithik is celebrated for his dancing skills and versatile acting. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #237 | 5 | 5,992 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #329 | 29 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #538 | 39 | 10,045 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #650 | 5 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #695 | 13 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #759 | 11 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #776 | 228 | 16,750 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #880 | 5 | 7,242 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #910 | 9 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 5 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,077 | 16 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,109 | 20 | 20,986 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,592 | 23 | 28,008 |
Hrithik is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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