The baby name Rishul is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RIH-shul (IPA: /ˈrɪʃʊl/; alternative: /ˈrɪʃəl/).
Rishul is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Rishul is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RIH-shul (IPA: /ˈrɪʃʊl/; alternative: /ˈrɪʃəl/).
Rishul is Indian in Origin.
Rishul is a modern Indian given name with roots in Sanskrit. Many families interpret it as linked to Shiva’s emblem, the triśūla (trident), with Rishul viewed as a shortened or phonetic variant of trishūla/triśūla; in this reading the name conveys force, protection, and divine authority. Others connect the first element to ṛṣi, “sage, seer,” lending associations of wisdom. Because it blends popular Sanskrit sounds rather than citing a single classical word, precise etymology varies by community.
The name is rare in historical literature and has gained visibility primarily since the late 20th century across North India and the global South Asian diaspora. It is used mainly for boys, though it can be unisex in contemporary practice. Variants and related spellings include Hrishul, Rishool, and the cognate concept Trishul/Trishula; Rishu appears as a familiar short form. Comparable names by theme include Rishikesh and Rishit.
Rishul is seldom given. We have only 9 recorded uses of it on record, from 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
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