Indian name meaning
Vishakha
♀ GirlVi·sha·kha · 3 syllables
A bright nakshatra; a branch
- 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.
| V | i | s | h | a | k | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
6 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Vishakha carries the name number 6.
About the name Vishakha
Vishakha 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 bright nakshatra; a branch.”
Spoken aloud it is Vi·sha·kha — 3 syllables. Vishakha 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 Vishakha mean?
Vishakha means “A bright nakshatra; a branch.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Vishakha a boy or a girl name?
Vishakha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Vishakha?
Vishakha is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Vishakha?
Vishakha has 3 syllables and is said as Vi·sha·kha.
What is the numerology number of the name Vishakha?
In the Chaldean system, Vishakha has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Vishakha a common name in India?
Vishakha appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Vishakha?
For a brother to Vishakha, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaibhav, Valmiki, Vansh or Yogendra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Vishakha?
Surekha, Rekha, Shikha or Barkha share Vishakha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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