Indian name meaning
Akanksha
♀ GirlA·kan·ksha · 3 syllables
Desire; aspiration; a wish
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Akansha
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| A | k | a | n | k | s | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Akanksha carries the name number 2.
About the name Akanksha
Akanksha is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Desire; aspiration; a wish.”
Spoken aloud it is A·kan·ksha — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Akansha; both spellings are the same name. Akanksha turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akanksha mean?
Akanksha means “Desire; aspiration; a wish.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Akanksha a boy or a girl name?
Akanksha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Akanksha?
Akanksha is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Akanksha?
Akanksha has 3 syllables and is said as A·kan·ksha.
What are the other spellings of Akanksha?
Akanksha is also commonly spelled Akansha. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Akanksha?
In the Chaldean system, Akanksha has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Akanksha a common name in India?
Akanksha appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Akanksha?
For a brother to Akanksha, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aadesh, Aakash, Aamod or Viaan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Akanksha?
Prisha, Nisha, Trisha or Ayesha share Akanksha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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