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Kamakshi

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Pronounced kah-MAHK-shee /kəˈmɑːk.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Kamakshi, 'one with loving or desirable eyes' (kama, 'love; desire,' + akshi, 'eyes') -- a revered form of the goddess Parvati/Devi, the deity of the Kamakshi temple at Kanchipuram. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional Sanskrit name: Kamakshi means 'one with loving eyes,' a form of the goddess Parvati (said 'kah-MAHK-shee'). Warm and sacred.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Kamakshi, 'one with loving or desirable eyes' (kama, 'love; desire,' + akshi, 'eyes') -- a revered form of the goddess Parvati/Devi, the deity of the Kamakshi temple at Kanchipuram. Noted respectfully.

History & Origin

Kamakshi comes from the Sanskrit for 'one with loving or desirable eyes' (kama + akshi), a form of the goddess Parvati/Devi. It is deeply tied to the Kamakshi temple at Kanchipuram, which we note respectfully -- rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-MAHK-shee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian families. Extremely rare, devotional, and graceful.

Did you know? Kamakshi is Sanskrit for 'one with loving eyes' -- a cherished form of the goddess Parvati worshipped at the Kamakshi temple in Kanchipuram, which we note respectfully (said 'kah-MAHK-shee').
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Variations

KamaksheeKamaakshiKamakhya

Nicknames

KamuAkshi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamakshi mean?

Kamakshi is Sanskrit for 'one with loving eyes' (kama + akshi), a form of the goddess Parvati, noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Kamakshi?

It's said kah-MAHK-shee /kəˈmɑːk.ʃi/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamakshi a boy or girl name?

Kamakshi is a girl's name.

How popular is Kamakshi?

Kamakshi is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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