👦 Nachiket — Name Meaning & Origin

Nachiket

“Fire; A seeker of truth in the Upanishads”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit, Marathi
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal · Maharashtra
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 1) · syllable “Na”
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters8 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nachiket?

Nachiket means "Fire; A seeker of truth in the Upanishads" (Sanskrit, Marathi origin).

Is Nachiket a boy or girl name?

Nachiket is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Nachiket from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nachiket?

By its first syllable "Na", Nachiket belongs to Vrishchik (Scorpio) rashi and Anuradha nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Nachiket?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nachiket adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

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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