Indian name meaning
Rekha
♀ GirlRe·kha · 2 syllables
A line; a streak; a limit
- 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.
| R | e | k | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 1 = 15, then 1 + 5 = 6. So Rekha carries the name number 6.
About the name Rekha
Rekha is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A line; a streak; a limit.”
Spoken aloud it is Re·kha — 2 syllables. Rekha appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rekha mean?
Rekha means “A line; a streak; a limit.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rekha a boy or a girl name?
Rekha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rekha?
Rekha is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rekha?
Rekha has 2 syllables and is said as Re·kha.
What is the numerology number of the name Rekha?
In the Chaldean system, Rekha has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Rekha a common name in India?
Rekha appears 143 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Rekha?
For a brother to Rekha, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachit, Radhe, Raghav or Sujit all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rekha?
Surekha, Shikha, Barkha or Sulekha share Rekha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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