Indian name meaning
Lakshman
♂ BoyLak·shman · 2 syllables
Auspicious; the devoted brother of Rama
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Laxman
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| L | a | k | s | h | m | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Lakshman carries the name number 6.
About the name Lakshman
Lakshman is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Auspicious; the devoted brother of Rama.”
Spoken aloud it is Lak·shman — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Laxman; both spellings are the same name. Lakshman appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lakshman mean?
Lakshman means “Auspicious; the devoted brother of Rama.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Lakshman a boy or a girl name?
Lakshman is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Lakshman?
Lakshman is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Lakshman?
Lakshman has 2 syllables and is said as Lak·shman.
What are the other spellings of Lakshman?
Lakshman is also commonly spelled Laxman. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Lakshman?
In the Chaldean system, Lakshman has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Lakshman a common name in India?
Lakshman appears 34 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Lakshman?
For a sister to Lakshman, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Lakshmi, Lalita, Lasya or Antara all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Lakshman?
Naman, Iman, Suman or Aman share Lakshman's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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