Rakesh

Rakesh Meaning & Origin

About Rakesh
The name "Rakesh" is of Indian origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "raksha" meaning "protection" and "isha" meaning "lord" or "ruler." Therefore, the name "Rakesh" can be interpreted to mean "lord of protection" or "ruler of protection." It signifies someone who is strong, powerful, and capable of safeguarding others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rakesh are male.

Rakesh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKX
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 K IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/rakesh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rakesh in Braille

Here's how to represent Rakesh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rakesh in braille

How to Spell the Name Rakesh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rakesh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rakesh in sign language

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