But isn't Rishabh a Hindu name?
Rishabh is indeed a name that appears in Jainism as well as Hindu traditions.
- In Jainism, Rishabhanatha (also called Adinath) is the first Tirthankara. The name Rishabha is used for him, and he is highly revered as the pioneer who established the Jain path for many cycles.
- In Hinduism, Rishabha (often spelled Rishabh) is a name that appears in various contexts, including as a legendary king and in other stories. Hindu and Jain traditions often share Sanskrit names, but they refer to different figures depending on the tradition.
So, the name itself is not exclusive to Hinduism; in Jain contexts, it specifically honors the first Tirthankara. If you’d like, I can share the precise Jain texts that mention Rishabhanatha and how he is described in Digambar and Śvetāmbar traditions.