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Akshara

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Pronounced uk-SHUH-ruh /สŒkหˆสƒสŒ.rษ™/High

Meaning: letter, syllable, imperishable, eternalHigh

In 30 seconds: Akshara is a Sanskrit name meaning letter, syllable, or imperishable. A name of profound intellectual and spiritual depth from the philosophical tradition of India.
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Origin HighSanskrit
Meaningletter, syllable, imperishable, eternal
U.S. rank (2024)#2342 โ†— Rising
2024 U.S. births78 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 1,907

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 201819952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Akshara derives from Sanskrit a (not) + kshara (perishable), meaning imperishable or eternal. It also means letter or syllable โ€” the sacred building blocks of the Vedas.

Akshara is popular in South India, particularly in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and among Hindu families in the diaspora.

Did you know? In Sanskrit philosophy, Akshara Brahman refers to the imperishable absolute โ€” the eternal aspect of the divine. The same root gives the sacred syllable Om its quality of being akshara (imperishable).
Overall data confidence 90%
Monier-Williams Sanskrit Dictionary โ€” reference for AksharaBehind the Name: Akshara โ€” name etymology referenceSouth Indian Name Studies โ€” reference for Akshara

Variations

AkshitaAksha

Nicknames

AkshiAkku

Famous Bearers

  • โ˜…Akshara Singh (1993โ€“present)
    Indian actress and singer who works primarily in the Bhojpuri film industry.

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Frequently Asked

What does Akshara mean?

Akshara means letter, syllable, and imperishable in Sanskrit, representing the eternal building blocks of sacred language.

How do you pronounce Akshara?

Akshara is pronounced uk-SHUH-ruh (/สŒkหˆสƒสŒ.rษ™/), with three syllables.

Is Akshara a girl's name?

Yes, Akshara is used as a feminine name primarily in South India.

How popular is the name Akshara?

Akshara is popular in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and among Hindu diaspora communities worldwide.