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Vishaka

Quick answerVishaka derives from Sanskrit and means "branching" or "forked," referring to the star cluster Libra in Hindu astronomy, also known as one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions).

Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,561
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Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,561

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vishaka

Vishaka derives from Sanskrit and means "branching" or "forked," referring to the star cluster Libra in Hindu astronomy, also known as one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions).

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Etymology

Vishaka derives from Sanskrit and means "branching" or "forked," referring to the star cluster Libra in Hindu astronomy, also known as one of the 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in ancient Sanskrit texts and Vedic traditions where Vishaka is personified as a deity associated with determination and courage.

Vishaka currently ranks #2,561 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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