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Lakshith

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Pronounced LUK-shith /ˈlʌk.ʃɪθ/Medium

Meaning: Lakshith is a modern Indian given name from Sanskrit lakshita / lakshya, 'aimed at, marked, targeted; goal, purpose'. It is given in the sense of a child who is focused and purposeful, and is common in South India.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of purpose: Lakshith means 'aimed at; goal' (said 'LUK-shith').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningLakshith is a modern Indian given name from Sanskrit lakshita / lakshya, 'aimed at, marked, targeted; goal, purpose'. It is given in the sense of a child who is focused and purposeful, and is common in South India.
U.S. rank (2024)#13361 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Lakshith is a modern Indian name from Sanskrit lakshita, 'marked, aimed at', and lakshya, 'aim, goal, target'. It carries a bright, purposeful sense — a child with direction — and is widely given in South India today. It travels into the U.S. with Indian families (said 'LUK-shith').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Sanskrit-rooted, and purposeful.

Did you know? Lakshith comes from Sanskrit lakshya, 'aim, goal, target' — the same root behind the idea of taking careful aim; the name reads as 'focused, purposeful' (said 'LUK-shith').
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References — Lakshith — Sanskrit lakshya/lakshita 'aim, goal, targeted'

Variations

LakshitLakshithaLakshya

Nicknames

LakshShith

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakshith mean?

Lakshith comes from Sanskrit lakshya, 'aim, goal, target' — read as 'aimed at; purposeful'.

How do you pronounce Lakshith?

It's said LUK-shith /ˈlʌk.ʃɪθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lakshith a boy or girl name?

Lakshith is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lakshith?

Lakshith is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., more familiar in India.

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