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Drishti

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Pronounced DRISH-tee /ˈdrɪʃ.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit drishti, 'sight; vision; a focused gaze' — a concept in yoga naming the point of steady visual focus. A meaningful name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A clear-sighted name: Drishti means 'sight; vision; focused gaze' (said 'DRISH-tee'). Meaningful and calm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit drishti, 'sight; vision; a focused gaze' — a concept in yoga naming the point of steady visual focus. A meaningful name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2020)#13878 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420032020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drishti is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sight; vision; focused gaze,' a yoga term for steady visual focus. It reads calm and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'DRISH-tee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, meaningful, and calm.

Did you know? Drishti is Sanskrit for 'sight; vision; a focused gaze' — a concept in yoga for steady focus — a quietly meaningful name, noted respectfully (said 'DRISH-tee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Drishti — Sanskrit 'drishti'; 'sight; focused gaze'

Variations

DrishtyDrustiDrishtee

Nicknames

DrishRishi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drishti mean?

Drishti is Sanskrit for 'sight; vision; focused gaze,' a concept in yoga.

How do you pronounce Drishti?

It's said DRISH-tee /ˈdrɪʃ.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Drishti a boy or girl name?

Drishti is a girl's name.

How popular is Drishti?

Drishti is a rare name in the U.S.

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