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Lord Hari's Abode, God Vishnu's Abode
Pronunciation: hah-ree-KEHSH
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Harikesh is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord Hari's Abode". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: hah-ree-KEHSH. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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हरिकेश
God Hari's Abode
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
hah-ree-KEHSH
IPA
həˈrɪkeʃ
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Blue Sapphire
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Vishnu · Harikesh is a name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Harikeshana', which appears in the Mahabharata, where it refers to the abode of Lord Vishnu.
Historical Usage
Harikesh Narain Mitra was a prominent Indian philosopher, writer, and social reformer of the 19th century. He was a leading figure in the Bengali Renaissance and a close associate of Rabindranath Tagore. Mitra was instrumental in the establishment of the Brahmo Samaj, a monotheistic Hindu reform movement emphasizing ethics and social justice.
Late 19th century
Harikesh Mangeshikar was a renowned Indian film music composer who worked extensively in Hindi and Marathi films during the mid-20th century. He composed music for over 150 films and is best known for his collaboration with legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt.
Mid-20th century
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Translations
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हरिकेश
God Hari's Abode
हरिकेश
हरि के पास
ஹரிகேஷ
ஹரியுடன் இருக்கும்
హరికేశ
హరి గొప్పేశమ
Harikesh
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Harikesh
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