| Pronunciation | Sanskrit: [ɐbʰɪʂeːkɐ], Hindi: [əbʰɪʂeːk], Bengali: [ɔbʰiʂek] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Language(s) | Sanskrit Bengali Hindi Marathi Odia Nepali |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Sanskrit |
| Meaning | anointing, consecration, coronation |
| Region of origin | India |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Abishek |
Abhishek is a male given name that has its roots in the Sanskrit word abhiseka. The conceptual meaning of abhiseka is related to purification, cleansing or anointing.