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Laksh
Pronounced LUHKSH /ΛlΚkΚ/High
Meaning: Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and LakshmiHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Laksh comes from Sanskrit laksh, 'to aim, to mark' β source of lakshya, 'goal', of the epic hero Lakshman ('marked with auspicious signs'), and ultimately related to Lakshmi. As a standalone given name it is a modern Indian fashion, favored for its crisp single syllable and unmissable meaning.
The name has climbed in twenty-first-century India alongside other compact Sanskrit picks like Ansh and Arav, and travels with the diaspora. In the U.S. it is rare β a one-word mission statement.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Laksh mean?
Laksh is Sanskrit for 'aim, target, goal' β the root behind Lakshya and Lakshman.
How do you pronounce Laksh?
It's said LUHKSH /ΛlΚkΚ/ β a single syllable.
Is Laksh a boy or girl name?
Laksh is a boy's name.
How popular is Laksh?
Laksh is rare in the U.S. and a rising modern choice in India.