Drishyam is an uncommon masculine name in India, rooted in Sanskrit and popular among Malayalam‑speaking families. It is clearly a Hindu name, with no ties to other faiths.
Parents often select it for its poetic resonance and the auspicious nuance of sight and perception it conveys. In classical Sanskrit, drishyam (दृश्यम्) derives from the root drś meaning ‘to see’, and the suffix –yam denotes ‘that which is’.
The term appears in ancient texts describing visible phenomena and is used in poetry to evoke vivid imagery. Naming a child Drishyam therefore reflects a hope that he will possess insight, clarity, and an appreciative eye for the world and emotional depth through compassion.