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Akasha
Pronounced ə-KAH-shah /əˈkɑ.ʃɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit akasha, 'the sky; the ether, the aether; open space; the all-pervading element'Medium
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History & Origin
Akasha comes from Sanskrit akasha, 'the sky; the ether, the aether; open space; the subtle, all-pervading fifth element of classical Indian philosophy (the source of the 'Akashic records')'. A lyrical, expansive, modern name (also the vampire queen Akasha in Anne Rice's novels; said 'ə-KAH-shah'; nickname Aka).
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, the-sky-and-ether at the root, and expansive.
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What does the name Akasha mean?
Akasha is Sanskrit for 'the sky; the ether; open space' (the all-pervading element).
How do you pronounce Akasha?
It's said ə-KAH-shah /əˈkɑ.ʃɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Akasha a boy or girl name?
Akasha is a girl's name.
How popular is Akasha?
Akasha is a rare name in the U.S.