Akshay
Akshay is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Imperishable, everlasting”.
| Meaning | Imperishable, everlasting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अक्षय |
| Pronunciation | UK-shay |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Akshay
Akshay comes from the Sanskrit akshaya, 'undecaying' or 'inexhaustible', from a-, 'not', and kshaya, 'decay'. It appears in the festival Akshaya Tritiya, considered a day when good deeds bring lasting merit, and in the Akshaya Patra, an inexhaustible vessel in the Mahabharata. The actor Akshay Kumar has made it one of India's best-known names. It is common across the country.
Is Akshay a Hindu name?
A Hindu name tied to ideas of inexhaustible blessing, as in Akshaya Tritiya and the Akshaya Patra.
How popular is Akshay?
A common boys' name in India for several decades.
Gifts with the name Akshay
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Spellings and variants of Akshay
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akshay mean?
Akshay means 'Imperishable, everlasting'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Akshay a Hindu name?
A Hindu name tied to ideas of inexhaustible blessing, as in Akshaya Tritiya and the Akshaya Patra.
How do you pronounce Akshay?
Akshay is pronounced UK-shay.
Is Akshay a boy or girl name?
Akshay is usually a boy name.