Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Deeksha

“Initiation or consecration”

About the name Deeksha

Meaning
Initiation or consecration
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
D
Name number
8

Numerology of Deeksha

Achiever: determined, strong and success driven.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatras for Deeksha

Ashlesha

Naming syllable “Di” · ruled by Mercury

Pada 1234
Moon signKarka (Cancer)
DeityThe Nagas, serpent deities
SymbolA coiled serpent

Perceptive, intuitive and quick witted. Described as someone with deep insight into people.

All Ashlesha names

Purva Bhadrapada

Naming syllable “Di” · ruled by Jupiter

Pada 1234
Moon signMeena (Pisces)
DeityAja Ekapada, the one-footed fire
SymbolThe front legs of a cot

Idealistic, intense and spiritual. Traditionally linked with deep thought and a passion for causes.

All Purva Bhadrapada names
Deeksha starts with a traditional naming syllable of these nakshatras, so it suits a baby born in either. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Deeksha

What does the name Deeksha mean?

Deeksha means "Initiation or consecration" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Deeksha a boy or a girl name?

Deeksha is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Deeksha match?

The name Deeksha starts with the syllable "Di", which is a naming syllable of Ashlesha nakshatra (pada 1) and Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Deeksha?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Deeksha adds up to 8. Achiever: determined, strong and success driven. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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