👦 Nachiketa — Name Meaning & Origin

Nachiketa

“Seeker in the Katha Upanishad”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiVrishchik (Scorpio)
NakshatraAnuradha (pada 1) · syllable “Na”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters9 · starts with N
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Nachiketa?

Nachiketa means "Seeker in the Katha Upanishad" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Nachiketa a boy or girl name?

Nachiketa is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Nachiketa from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Nachiketa?

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

What is the lucky number for Nachiketa?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Nachiketa adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

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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