Indian name meaning
Akshay
♂ BoyAk·shay · 2 syllables
Imperishable; eternal
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| A | k | s | h | a | y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Akshay carries the name number 4.
About the name Akshay
Akshay is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Imperishable; eternal.”
Spoken aloud it is Ak·shay — 2 syllables. Akshay turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akshay mean?
Akshay means “Imperishable; eternal.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Akshay a boy or a girl name?
Akshay is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Akshay?
Akshay is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Akshay?
Akshay has 2 syllables and is said as Ak·shay.
What is the numerology number of the name Akshay?
In the Chaldean system, Akshay has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Akshay a common name in India?
Akshay appears 14 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Akshay?
For a sister to Akshay, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Jharna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Akshay?
Nirbhay, Abhay, Lakshay or Tanmay share Akshay's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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