👧 Akanksha — Name Meaning & Origin

Akanksha

“Desire; Wish”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMesh (Aries)
NakshatraKrittika (pada 1) · syllable “A”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters8 · starts with A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Akanksha?

Akanksha means "Desire; Wish" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Akanksha a boy or girl name?

Akanksha is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Akanksha from?

Akanksha is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Akanksha?

By its first syllable "A", Akanksha belongs to Mesh (Aries) rashi and Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Akanksha?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Akanksha adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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