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Rithvik

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Rithvik Pronunciation

Rithvik is pronounced RITH-vik /ˈrɪθ.vɪk/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ritvik/rtvij, 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sacred and learned: Rithvik is Sanskrit for 'a priest who performs sacred rituals'. Devout, dignified, and modern.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit ritvik/rtvij, 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'

U.S. rank (2024)#4661 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 763

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Rithvik comes from Sanskrit ritvik/rtvij, 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices and rituals at the proper season'. A devout, dignified modern name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-ritual-priest at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Rithvik (ritvik) means 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices at the right season' in Sanskrit — a devout, dignified name (Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan's name is a relative).

Overall data confidence 78%

Sanskrit references — ritvik — etymology

Variations

RitvikHrithikRithwik

Nicknames

Rith

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How do you pronounce Rithvik?

Rithvik is pronounced RITH-vik (/ˈrɪθ.vɪk/). Press play above to hear Rithvik said aloud.

How do you say Rithvik?

Rithvik is said RITH-vik (/ˈrɪθ.vɪk/). Press play above to hear Rithvik said aloud.

What does the name Rithvik mean?

Rithvik is Sanskrit for 'a priest who performs sacred rituals'.

Is Rithvik a boy or girl name?

Rithvik is a boy's name.

How popular is Rithvik?

Rithvik is a rare name in the U.S.