Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Rakesh

“Lord of the full moon”

About the name Rakesh

Meaning
Lord of the full moon
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
R
Name number
8

Numerology of Rakesh

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.

Nakshatra for Rakesh

Chitra

Naming syllable “Ra” · ruled by Mars

Pada 1234
Moon signTula (Libra)
DeityVishvakarma, the divine architect
SymbolA bright jewel

Creative, charismatic and fond of beauty. Described as artistic, with a talent for design and making things well.

All Chitra names
Rakesh starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. 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 Rakesh

What does the name Rakesh mean?

Rakesh means "Lord of the full moon" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Rakesh a boy or a girl name?

Rakesh is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Rakesh match?

The name Rakesh starts with the syllable "Ra", which is a naming syllable of Chitra nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Rakesh?

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

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