リシ — meaning in English

English meaning

• rishi noun In Hindu tradition, a sage or seer credited with composing the ancient Vedic hymns.

Senses

リシ is used for these senses in English:

• Rishi A South Asian en given name.
• rishi (post-Vedic) A Hindu sage or saint occupying the same position in India's 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.

rishi — full definition

1. noun In Hindu tradition, a sage or seer credited with composing the ancient Vedic hymns.
2. noun More broadly, a revered spiritual teacher or holy man in Indian tradition.