Akshan
a-kshan,
ak-shan
US Popularity:11843
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Indian
Meaning:Eye
Akshan is a boy's given name that originates from the Sanskrit word akṣan. This traditional Sanskrit and Hindi name means "eye," and is popular among the Hindu community. Eyes are of great symbolic significance in Hinduism and the tradition goes that everyone has a third eye that focuses inward toward God. This spiritual connection may appeal to a new parent seeking a meaningful Hindi name like Akshan for baby.
How Popular Is The Name Akshan?
Yearly Ranking Change:
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2012
#12340
in 2012
No comparison data from 2011
Sources
DDSA, The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary, अक्षन् akṣan
Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 1 kāṇa (akshan)
HamariWeb, Akshan Name Meaning
Britannica, chakra, religion, January 2024
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