Rakshan
Sanskrit/Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rakshan
Rakshan is derived from Sanskrit and Persian roots, with "raksha" meaning "protection" or "guard" in Sanskrit, combined with the suffix "-an," resulting in a name meaning "protector" or "one who protects." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim communities across India and South Asia, with historical usage among Persian-influenced cultures in the region.
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Etymology
Rakshan is derived from Sanskrit and Persian roots, with "raksha" meaning "protection" or "guard" in Sanskrit, combined with the suffix "-an," resulting in a name meaning "protector" or "one who protects." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim communities across India and South Asia, with historical usage among Persian-influenced cultures in the region.
Rakshan currently ranks #10,602 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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