Pronunciation of 'abhishek'
The word 'abhishek' is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a name in India. It has different meanings depending on the context, such as a ceremonial anointing or a ritual offering. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English and its original language, Sanskrit.
Sanskrit
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A male given name of Indian origin, often associated with ceremonial anointing or blessings.
Pronounced as ‘ub-hi-SHAYK’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ub’ as in ‘up’, ‘hi’ as in ‘hit’, and ‘shayk’ as in ‘shake’.
Sanskrit
A ceremonial anointing or sprinkling, often performed in religious rituals to honor deities or kings.
Pronounced as ‘ubh-ih-SHAY-kah’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ubh’ as in ‘up’, ‘ih’ as in ‘it’, and ‘shay-kah’ as in ‘shake-ah’.
Hindi
A male given name, often associated with ceremonial or religious significance.
Pronounced as ‘ubh-ih-SHAYK’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ubh’ as in ‘up’, ‘ih’ as in ‘it’, and ‘shayk’ as in ‘shake’.