Indian name meaning
Daksh
♂ BoyDaksh · 1 syllable
Capable; skilful; a son of Brahma
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| D | a | k | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Daksh carries the name number 6.
About the name Daksh
Daksh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Capable; skilful; a son of Brahma.”
Spoken aloud it is Daksh — 1 syllable. Daksh is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daksh mean?
Daksh means “Capable; skilful; a son of Brahma.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Daksh a boy or a girl name?
Daksh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Daksh?
Daksh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Daksh?
Daksh has 1 syllable and is said as Daksh.
What is the numerology number of the name Daksh?
In the Chaldean system, Daksh has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Daksh a common name in India?
Daksh appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Daksh?
For a sister to Daksh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Dakshina, Damini, Darshana or Uma all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Daksh?
Laksh, Rudraksh, Reyansh or Aarush share Daksh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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