Find out how popular the first name Abheek has been for the last 1 years (from 2011 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abheek by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Abheek is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Abheek.

The history of the first name Abheek

The name Abheek originates from the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "abhi" meaning "towards" and "ik" meaning "to go or move", collectively translating to "one who moves forward". This name has been in use in the Indian subcontinent for several centuries.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Abheek can be traced back to the 6th century CE, where it was mentioned in the ancient Hindu text, the Brihat Samhita, written by the renowned scholar Varahamihira. This text is a comprehensive encyclopedic work covering a wide range of topics, including astrology, astronomy, and natural sciences.

In the 11th century, the name Abheek appeared in the Rajatarangini, a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written by the renowned Kashmiri scholar Kalhana. This text provides valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of the region during that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Abheek was Abheek Chandra Mukherjee (1881-1938), a prominent Indian educator and social reformer who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was a close associate of Rabindranath Tagore and a leading figure in the Brahmo Samaj, a progressive religious movement.

Another historical figure with the name Abheek was Abheek Chandra Bhattacharya (1920-1991), a renowned Indian statistician and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the fields of probability theory and stochastic processes, and served as the president of the Indian Statistical Institute from 1976 to 1978.

In the realm of literature, Abheek Barua (1939-2022) was a prominent Assamese poet, novelist, and essayist. He was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, one of the highest literary honors in India, for his contributions to Assamese literature.

Abheek Singhi (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian artist and sculptor known for his large-scale installations and public artworks. His works explore themes of identity, urbanization, and the relationship between humans and the natural environment.

Abheek Anand (born 1985) is an Indian novelist and short story writer. His debut novel, "The Quest for the Quintessential Quill", received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, a prestigious literary award for young writers.

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