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Vrishank

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How to Pronounce Vrishank

Pronounced VRISH-ank /ˈvrɪʃ.ɑnk/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit — variously linked to Vrishabha (the bull Nandi, Shiva's mount) and given as 'a peacock'; the precise meaning is uncertain, so we flag itLow

In 30 seconds: Linked to Shiva's bull: Vrishank is Sanskrit, variously linked to the bull Nandi. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'VRISH-ank').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit — variously linked to Vrishabha (the bull Nandi, Shiva's mount) and given as 'a peacock'; the precise meaning is uncertain, so we flag it
U.S. rank (2024)#6418 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 166

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920032024

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

Vrishank comes from Sanskrit — variously linked to Vrishabha (Nandi, the sacred bull and mount of the god Shiva) and given in some sources as 'a peacock' (the precise meaning is uncertain, which we flag honestly; we note the deity link). A crisp, cultural Indian boys' name (said 'VRISH-ank'; nickname Vrish).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, of-uncertain-meaning, and cultural.

Did you know? Vrishank is a Sanskrit name variously linked to Vrishabha (Nandi, the sacred bull and mount of Shiva) and given as 'a peacock' — a crisp, cultural Indian name (the precise meaning is uncertain, which we flag; said 'VRISH-ank').
Overall data confidence 40%
Sanskrit references — Vrishank — meaning uncertain; deity link noted

Variations

VrishabhVrishankh

Nicknames

Vrish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vrishank mean?

Vrishank is Sanskrit, variously linked to Shiva's bull Nandi and given as 'a peacock'; the precise meaning is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Vrishank?

It's said VRISH-ank /ˈvrɪʃ.ɑnk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vrishank a boy or girl name?

Vrishank is a boy's name.

How popular is Vrishank?

Vrishank is a very rare name in the U.S.

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