Mukesh
Mukesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of liberation”.
| Meaning | Lord of liberation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | मुकेश |
| Pronunciation | moo-KAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Mukesh
Mukesh is usually explained as a blend of mukti, 'liberation', and isha, 'lord', giving 'lord of liberation', a description applied to Shiva or Vishnu. Some prefer to link it to mukunda instead; the etymology is a modern interpretation rather than a classical word. It was very popular in mid-twentieth-century India. Famous bearers include the playback singer Mukesh Chand Mathur, known simply as Mukesh, and the industrialist Mukesh Ambani.
Is Mukesh a Hindu name?
Mukesh is a Hindu name; 'lord of liberation' points to the divine as the one who grants moksha, freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
How popular is Mukesh?
Very familiar across India among men born from the 1950s to the 1980s; less often chosen for babies today.
Gifts with the name Mukesh
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Spellings and variants of Mukesh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mukesh mean?
Mukesh means 'Lord of liberation'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mukesh a Hindu name?
Mukesh is a Hindu name; 'lord of liberation' points to the divine as the one who grants moksha, freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
How do you pronounce Mukesh?
Mukesh is pronounced moo-KAYSH.
Is Mukesh a boy or girl name?
Mukesh is usually a boy name.