Akanksha
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Akanksha
Akanksha derives from Sanskrit, meaning "desire", "wish", or "longing."
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Etymology
female given name (आकांक्षा)
Akanksha currently ranks #15,276 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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