Akanksha
Akanksha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Wish, desire, aspiration”.
| Meaning | Wish, desire, aspiration |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | आकांक्षा |
| Pronunciation | aa-KAANK-shaa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Akanksha
Akanksha is the Sanskrit and Hindi word for 'desire', 'longing' or 'aspiration', from the verb akanksh, 'to long for'. In Sanskrit grammar it also names the expectancy that links words in a sentence. As a girl's name it suggests ambition and hope. It became popular in India in the 1980s and 1990s. It is also the name of an Indian education charity founded in Mumbai.
Is Akanksha a Hindu name?
A Sanskrit word name used by Hindu families; it expresses a hope rather than naming a deity.
How popular is Akanksha?
A common name for Indian girls born from the 1980s onward.
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Spellings and variants of Akanksha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akanksha mean?
Akanksha means 'Wish, desire, aspiration'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Akanksha a Hindu name?
A Sanskrit word name used by Hindu families; it expresses a hope rather than naming a deity.
How do you pronounce Akanksha?
Akanksha is pronounced aa-KAANK-shaa.
Is Akanksha a boy or girl name?
Akanksha is usually a girl name.