Sage, seer, or enlightened person
In Sanskrit, a Rishi is a sage or saint who 'sees' the truth and composes the Vedic hymns. It represents a person of great wisdom and spiritual insight in Hindu tradition.
Less common today
Rishi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #939 in 2008.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Legendary Bollywood actor and director
Gujarati poet and writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
