Raksmey
Khmer/Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Raksmey
Raksmey is a Khmer name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Sanskrit root "raks" combined with the Khmer suffix "-mey." The name is used primarily in Cambodia and among Khmer-speaking populations, with cultural significance in Buddhist societies where light symbolizes enlightenment and spiritual knowledge.
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Etymology
Raksmey is a Khmer name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Sanskrit root "raks" combined with the Khmer suffix "-mey." The name is used primarily in Cambodia and among Khmer-speaking populations, with cultural significance in Buddhist societies where light symbolizes enlightenment and spiritual knowledge.
Raksmey currently ranks #12,296 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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