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Akshar
Pronounced UHK-shər /ˈʌk.ʃər/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit akshara, 'imperishable, eternal, indestructible; a syllable, a letter; the sacred syllable Om/Brahman'Medium
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History & Origin
Akshar comes from Sanskrit akshara, 'imperishable, eternal, indestructible' — and 'a syllable, a letter; the eternal, the sacred syllable Om, Brahman' (a deep concept in Hindu philosophy and Swaminarayan tradition). A classic, spiritual Indian boys' name (said 'UHK-shər'; nickname Akki).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, imperishable-and-eternal at the root, and spiritual.
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What does the name Akshar mean?
Akshar is Sanskrit for 'imperishable, eternal; a syllable, the sacred Om'.
How do you pronounce Akshar?
It's said UHK-shər /ˈʌk.ʃər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Akshar a boy or girl name?
Akshar is a boy's name.
How popular is Akshar?
Akshar is a rare name in the U.S.