Venkatesh or Venkates?
Two spellings, side by side.
Venkatesh and Venkates are two spellings of the same sound. Venkatesh is listed with the meaning "A male name from Sanskrit that serves as a title for the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu. It is widely used in India to denote divine presence" and Venkates with "Means "Lord of the Venkata hill"; a common Indian name denoting the divine protector". Venkatesh is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Venkatesh | Venkates |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A male name from Sanskrit that serves as a title for the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu. It is widely used in India to denote divine presence. | Means "Lord of the Venkata hill"; a common Indian name denoting the divine protector. |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Indian |
| Gender | Boy | Unisex |
| Written | वेंकटेश | — |
| Say it | Ven-ka-tesh | Ven-ka-tes |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Venkatesh and Venkates
Is Venkatesh or Venkates more common?
Venkatesh is more often searched and saved on this site; Venkates is also used.
Do Venkatesh and Venkates mean the same?
Venkatesh: "A male name from Sanskrit that serves as a title for the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu. It is widely used in India to denote divine presence". Venkates: "Means "Lord of the Venkata hill"; a common Indian name denoting the divine protector".
How do you say Venkatesh?
In parts: Ven-ka-tesh. Venkates is said the same way.
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