RISHI

Etymology

Noun

rishi (plural rishis)

A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character.

(post-Vedic) A Hindu sage or saint occupying the same position in India history as the patriarchs of other countries, constituting a peculiar class of beings in the early mythical system, as distinct from Asuras, Devas and mortal men.

Anagrams

• Irish, sirih

Proper noun

Rishi

A male given name used in India

Anagrams

• Irish, sirih

Source: Wiktionary



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