Rishan
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ ModernAmerican / Multicultural ◈ 2 syllables
"Young leader, smart, talented. | Formal: One who brings happiness."

From ModernAmerican / Multicultural

Rishan means good or virtuous — from the Sanskrit. In Sanskrit, rishan carries the most directly virtuous meaning — maximum goodness. Two syllables of the most directly Sanskrit-virtuous, maximum goodness, and heritage depth.

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Rishan at a glance
MeaningYoung leader, smart, talented. | Formal: One who brings happiness.
OriginModernAmerican / Multicultural
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#4226
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Why parents love Rishan
  • Rishan IS Sanskrit for the most directly virtuous.Maximum goodness.Two syllables with a bright, Sanskrit sound: rih-SHAHN.Rish and An are both embedded.The most directly virtuous name.
The vibe of Rishan
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Origin & history of Rishan
Sanskrit rishan (good/virtuous) Rishan
1
ModernAmerican / Multicultural roots
Rishan IS Sanskrit for the most directly virtuous — maximum goodness.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Sanskrit.
3
Today
Rishan remains a beloved choice, ranking #4226 in the US. 432 babies have been named Rishan since 2005.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Rishan?
2019 peak year
Rishan first appears in the U.S. registration record in 2005. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2019, 39 babies received the name (ranked #3091). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #4226), with roughly 27 babies named Rishan each year. Rishan's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 432 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
39 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,091)
27 Avg. per year
(last decade)
270 Total registrations
last 10 years
432 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #4,226) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Rishan
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Rishan's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — virtue seeking. People named Rishan tend to be bright, virtuous, and gifted at being the Sanskrit most directly good.

Sanskrit most directly virtuous
Maximum-goodness
Bright-Rish-An
Heritage-deep
Directly-good
R9
I9
S1
H8
A1
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Rishan
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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