In the Vedas the term Rishi (ṛṣi, Devanagari: ऋषि) denotes an inspired poet of Ṛgvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry. Post-Vedic tradition regards the Rishis as `sages` or saints. ==Etymology== According to Indian tradition, the word was derived from the two meanings of the root rsh. Sanskrit grammar..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishi
Also termed as Sadhu, stands for an ascetic who is supposed to be above worldly pleasures. They possess great powers due to their extreme asceticism. They stay in deep forests and are in constant meditation. (Pronounced as Reu-See in Thai). Found on http://www.thebuddhagarden.com/hindu-glossary.html
Rishi is a Sanskrit name for boys. The meaning is `sage (herb)` The name Rishi is most commonly given to English and Welsh boys. (3 times more often than to American boys.) Found on https://www.pregnology.com/names/boys/Rishi
Also termed as Sadhu, stands for an ascetic who is supposed to be above worldly pleasures. They possess great powers due to their extreme asceticism. They stay in deep forests and are in constant meditation. (Pronounced as Reu-See in Thai). Found on https://www.thebuddhagarden.com/hindu-glossary.html