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)
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)
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’.