Harish Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAH-rish / həˈriːʃ

Sanskrit; Indian

Meaning

Sanskrit: Lord Vishnu; Indian: King of the Gods

Historical & Cultural Background

Harish is a name of Sanskrit origin commonly used in India. It is associated with Hindu mythology, particularly with Lord Vishnu, who is considered the preserver and protector in the Hindu trinity. The name is often given to boys in Hindu families and reflects cultural reverence for divine figures. It is also used in various Indian languages and regions.

Trend Summary

The name Harish has seen consistent usage in India, particularly among Hindu families.

Similar Names

HanishRishabhParishAarishTarishHaritHareesh

Variants

  • Hari
  • Harishchandra

International Variants

  • Haris (Arabic)
  • Harish (Hindi)

Famous people named Harish

Harish Rawat is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.

Harish Bhimani is an Indian voice artist and television presenter known for his work in the Indian television industry.

Harish Salve is a prominent Indian lawyer recognized for his expertise in constitutional law.

Harish Kumar is an Indian actor and choreographer known for his work in Bollywood films.

Fictional characters named Harish

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Sibling Suggestions

RohanArjunKaranVikramNikhilSiddharth

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Harish was first seen in the United States in 1974. Harish has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Harish has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Harish (2012)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19745
19807
19877
19915
19937
19945
19968
199710
19986
19999
200013
200213
200329
200423
200519
200610
200724
200815
200923
201019
201116
201223
201317
201410
20156
201610
201711
20197
20216
20225