Saket
Saket is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Ancient name of Ayodhya”.
| Meaning | Ancient name of Ayodhya |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | साकेत |
| Pronunciation | SAA-kayt |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Saket
Saket comes from Saketa, an ancient name for the city of Ayodhya, the birthplace and capital of Rama in the Ramayana. In early Buddhist and Jain texts Saketa is also mentioned as an important city of the Kosala kingdom. Because of the association with Rama's realm, Saket is sometimes poetically called 'heaven' or linked with the god himself. The Hindi poet Maithili Sharan Gupt wrote an epic called Saket.
Is Saket a Hindu name?
Saket is a Hindu name linked with Lord Rama through his city of Ayodhya; older lists that tie it to Krishna are mistaken.
How popular is Saket?
A moderately common name in North India.
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Spellings and variants of Saket
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saket mean?
Saket means 'Ancient name of Ayodhya'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Saket a Hindu name?
Saket is a Hindu name linked with Lord Rama through his city of Ayodhya; older lists that tie it to Krishna are mistaken.
How do you pronounce Saket?
Saket is pronounced SAA-kayt.
Is Saket a boy or girl name?
Saket is usually a boy name.