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The baby name Rishabh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RIH-shuhb (IPA: /ˈrɪʃəb/).

Rishabh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: RIH-shuhb (IPA: /ˈrɪʃəb/)

What is the meaning of the name Rishabh ?

The baby name Rishabh is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RIH-shuhb (IPA: /ˈrɪʃəb/).

Rishabh is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Rishabh is a masculine Indian given name from Sanskrit Ṛṣabha (ऋषभ), meaning “bull,” hence “the best, eminent, excellent; sturdy, strong.” In Indian classical music, Rishabh names the second swara (Re), adding associations of pitch, order, and harmony. Jain tradition venerates Ṛṣabhanātha (Rishabh/Adinath), the first Tirthankara, reinforcing ideals of leadership and ascetic wisdom.

Attested in Sanskrit and Prakrit texts, the name spread through North and Western India and remains common among Hindus and Jains, with growing use in the diaspora since the late 20th century. Common variants and spellings include Rishab, Rishav (regional), and Risabha/Rishabha in transliteration; related theophoric form Rishabhdev appears in Jain contexts. Nicknames include Rish and Rishu. Pronounced RIH-shub or RIH-shabh, it conveys strength, excellence, and steadiness while nodding to musical refinement and venerable religious heritage.

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Rishabh – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #52 19 2,963
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
IN Boys 0 #288 1,350 16,750
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
Canada Boys 2007 #314 6 2,287
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
MU Boys 0 #338 20 8,477
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
IN Girls 0 #611 21 13,121
SG Boys 0 #655 43 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
OM Boys 0 #856 26 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #875 18 7,044
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,034 59 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,597 18 28,008

Rishabh is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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BG
BH

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People also ask about Rishabh

Rishabh is predominantly a boy's name.
Rishabh is a 2 syllable name, pronounced RIH-shuhb (IPA: /ˈrɪʃəb/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rishab, Rishabha, Rishav and Vrishabh.
Across languages, Rishabh has these equivalents: Rishabha (Sanskrit classical form), Vrishabha (alternate classical form), Rishabhadeva (religious/Jain form).
Yes — Rishabh ranked #314 in Canada in 2007, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Rishabh ranks highest in Canada (#314 in 2007).
Rishabh's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #855 in 2014 to #875 in 2024 in United States.