लोकेश

Lokesh

boySanskritHindu

Lokesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of the world”.

MeaningLord of the world
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asलोकेश
Pronunciationloh-KAYSH
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal

Meaning and origin of Lokesh

Lokesh joins loka, 'world', with isha, 'lord'. It can refer to Brahma, the creator, and to other deities regarded as rulers of the world. Similar names include Lokanath and Lokeshwar; in Mahayana Buddhism, Lokeshvara is a name of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Lokesh is used all over India. Families often shorten it to Loki or Lokey at home. It is easy to pronounce in many languages.

Is Lokesh a Hindu name?

Lokesh is a Hindu name usually understood as an epithet of Brahma or Vishnu; its cousin Lokeshvara is a Buddhist name for Avalokiteshvara.

How popular is Lokesh?

A common name across India, especially in South India.

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Spellings and variants of Lokesh

LokeshaLokeswarLokanath

Names similar to Lokesh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lokesh mean?

Lokesh means 'Lord of the world'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Lokesh a Hindu name?

Lokesh is a Hindu name usually understood as an epithet of Brahma or Vishnu; its cousin Lokeshvara is a Buddhist name for Avalokiteshvara.

How do you pronounce Lokesh?

Lokesh is pronounced loh-KAYSH.

Is Lokesh a boy or girl name?

Lokesh is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.