Rakesh
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rakesh
Rakesh is a Sanskrit name composed of "Raki" (राकी), meaning "night" or "full moon," and "ish" (ईश), meaning "lord" or "ruler," thus translating to "Lord of the Night" or "Moon Lord." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit naming traditions, and remains popular across India and among diaspora communities.
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Etymology
Rakesh is a Sanskrit name composed of "Raki" (राकी), meaning "night" or "full moon," and "ish" (ईश), meaning "lord" or "ruler," thus translating to "Lord of the Night" or "Moon Lord." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical roots in ancient Sanskrit naming traditions, and remains popular across India and among diaspora communities.
Rakesh currently ranks #11,824 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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