Ashish or is a male given name most common in India and Nepal. Its literal meaning is blessing from the elderly or Aashirwaad. People with this name include: Aashish Rana, Nepalese singer and actor. Aashish Chaudhary, Indian film actor.
In the northern part of India, the Rathore (or Rathaur or Rathor or Rathur or Rathod or Rathour or Rahtore) is a Rajput clan whose members ruled several states. The Rathores claim descent from the mythical Suryavansha (Solar dynasty).