The baby name Risham is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-shum (ˈriːʃəm),RISH-um (ˈrɪʃəm).
The baby name Risham is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-shum (ˈriːʃəm),RISH-um (ˈrɪʃəm).
Risham is Arabic, Persian, Urdu in Origin.
Risham is a South Asian given name rooted in Punjabi and Urdu, from reśam/riisham (ਰੇਸ਼ਮ/ریشم), “silk.” The term entered the subcontinent via Persian abrisham and carries associations of softness, luminosity, and grace - qualities often celebrated in poetry and song.
Used across Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi-speaking communities, Risham tends to be feminine but remains comfortably unisex. The spelling varies with transliteration: Resham and Reesham are common, while related forms include Reshma (widely used feminine name meaning “silk”) and Reshmi (“silken”), as well as Persian Abrisham. As a given name, it has seen steady contemporary use in Pakistan and North India, favored for its elegant meaning and simple, mellifluous sound. Symbolically, Risham invokes delicacy, artistry, and warmth, making it appealing for families seeking a culturally grounded yet distinctive choice.
Risham is far from common. We count 91 recorded uses of it across 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #697 | 11 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #871 | 11 | 17,948 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,077 | 16 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,097 | 15 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Risham is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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