Cabinet minister's first name, meaning 'wise man' (5)

I believe the answer is:

rishi

(Other definitions for rishi that I've seen before include "Hindu sage or saint" , "holy man" , "Spiritual leader" , "Revered man" , "Poet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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