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Pronunciation of 'abhishek'

The word 'Abhishek' is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India. It has various meanings, such as 'ritualistic bathing' or 'consecration'. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in the original language (Hindi/Sanskrit) and the provided language (English).

Word Origin

The name 'Abhishek' originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

ˈæbɪˌʃɛk/ˈæbɪˌʃɛk/Slow

A male given name of Sanskrit origin, often used in India.

Pronounced as ‘AB-ih-shek’. ‘Ab’ as in ‘cab’, ‘ih’ as in ‘bit’, and ‘shek’ as in ‘check’.

Hindi (India)

əbʱɪˈʃeːk/əbʱɪˈʃeːk/Slow

In Sanskrit and Hindi, it refers to a ceremonial act of bathing a deity or idol, often part of religious rituals.

Pronounced as ‘ub-BHI-sheyk’. ‘Ub’ as in ‘up’, ‘BHI’ with a soft aspirated ‘bh’, and ‘sheyk’ as in ‘shake’.