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Rakesh Name Meaning

Rakesh is a baby boy name meaning "lord of the full moon." If you're a lover of celestial bodies, you might have found your perfect match in this definition already. However, Rakesh originally comes from Sanskrit and is famously associated with the Hindu god, Lord Shiva. Shiva is known in Hinduism as "the destroyer," but this god is ultimately a god of transformation. Opening doors and creating opportunities left and right, baby Rakesh can feel inspired every day, no matter what meaning they align with.

Rakesh Personality

Name Rakesh
Gender Male
Pronunciation r(a)-ke-sh
Religion Sanskrit
Origin Sanskrit

Rakesh Lucky Numbers

Name Number 9
Soul Number 6
Personality Number 3

Famous Personality

Name Profession
Rakesh Sharma Astronaut
Rakesh Roshan Film Director

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