The baby name Rasesh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAH-sesh (IPA: /ˈrɑːseʃ/).
The baby name Rasesh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAH-sesh (IPA: /ˈrɑːseʃ/).
Rasesh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Rasesh is a masculine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, formed from rasa (essence, flavor, aesthetic emotion) and īśa/īś (lord, ruler). It conveys “lord of rasa,” suggesting a person who masters or embodies joy, beauty, and refined taste - a connoisseur of life’s essence. In classical aesthetics, rasa denotes the emotional flavors of art and poetry, so the name carries cultured, artistic undertones as well as a spiritual sense linked to īśa, “the divine ruler.”
Usage is modern yet rooted, appearing across India and in the diaspora, with particular visibility in Gujarati-speaking communities. Attested since the late 20th century through professionals and entrepreneurs, it remains uncommon but familiar. Variants and spellings include Raseesh, Rasish, and the transliterated Rasēś; related names built on the -esh/-ish element include Ritesh and Rajesh. Nicknames may include Rasu or Eshu.
Rasesh is vanishingly rare. We count just 21 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 5 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Rasesh is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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