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Origin: Indian

Meaning: Lord of monkeys

Harish is an Indian boy’s name and a modern variant of the name Harisha. Meaning “lord of monkeys,” it stems from the Sanskrit words hari and isha which mean “lord” and “monkey.” In Hinduism, Harisha is used as another name for the god Vishnu who is one of the principal deities. Harish is a great way to share your faith with baby or honor the beauty of Indian heritage.