Find out how popular the first name Rushabh has been for the last 21 years (from 1982 to 2002) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rushabh by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Rushabh is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2002, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rushabh.

The history of the first name Rushabh

The name Rushabh has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "rusha," meaning anger or fury, and "abha," meaning light or brilliance. The combination of these words suggests a meaning of "the light that dispels anger or fury."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rushabh can be found in the Puranas, a collection of Hindu religious texts composed between the 3rd and 10th centuries CE. In these texts, Rushabh is mentioned as an epithet or title of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

During the medieval period, the name Rushabh gained popularity among Hindu communities, particularly in the western and central regions of the Indian subcontinent. It was often associated with warriors, leaders, and scholars, reflecting the qualities of strength, wisdom, and the ability to overcome adversity.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Rushabh was Rushabhadeva, a 10th-century ruler of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is known for his military conquests and for patronizing the construction of several temples and monuments.

Another historical figure bearing the name Rushabh was Rushabhanath, the first of the twenty-four Tirthankaras (spiritual leaders) in Jainism, an ancient Indian religion. According to Jain texts, Rushabhanath lived millions of years ago and is revered as the founder of the Jain tradition.

In the 16th century, Rushabh Brahma Bhatt was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from Gujarat, India. He authored several works on Hindu philosophy, grammar, and literature, and his contributions were highly influential in preserving and promoting Sanskrit learning.

During the 19th century, Rushabh Sarabhai was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He founded the Sarabhai family business empire, which played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in India.

In more recent times, Rushabh Shah was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Gujarat and the Indian national team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and had a successful career in both Test and One Day International formats.

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