Indian name meaning
Diksha
♀ GirlDik·sha · 2 syllables
Initiation; consecration
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
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Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
The letters of Diksha add up to 16, which reduces to 7.
About the name Diksha
Diksha is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Initiation; consecration.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Diksha has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diksha mean?
Diksha means “Initiation; consecration.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Diksha a boy or a girl name?
Diksha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Diksha?
Diksha is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Diksha?
In the Chaldean system, Diksha has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
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