Indian name meaning
Nachiket
♂ BoyNa·chi·ket · 3 syllables
A seeker of truth (from the Katha Upanishad)
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
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Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
The letters of Nachiket add up to 26, which reduces to 8.
About the name Nachiket
Nachiket is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A seeker of truth (from the Katha Upanishad).”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Nachiket has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nachiket mean?
Nachiket means “A seeker of truth (from the Katha Upanishad).” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Nachiket a boy or a girl name?
Nachiket is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nachiket?
Nachiket is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Nachiket?
In the Chaldean system, Nachiket has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
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