Girishगिरीश
Girīśa · traditionally used for boys
“Mountain-lord; Śiva”
MW: "mountain-lord, an epithet of Śiva; also a name of Himavat and one of the 11 Rudras".
Starting sound and where it falls
Girish begins with Gi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Gi open Dhanishtha pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Girish Karnad.
Cultural context
An epithet of Śiva as lord of the mountains, evoking steadiness and strength.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Girish mean?
Girish (Girīśa) is attested as “Mountain-lord; Śiva.” MW: "mountain-lord, an epithet of Śiva; also a name of Himavat and one of the 11 Rudras".
Which nakshatra sound does Girish fit?
Girish begins with the sound Gi, which opens Dhanishtha pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Girish a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Girish is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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