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Moksha Pronunciation

Moksha is pronounced MOHK-shah /ˈmoʊk.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit moksha, 'liberation, release; freedom from the cycle of rebirth' (a central spiritual concept in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist thought)Medium

In 30 seconds: Liberation; spiritual release: Moksha is Sanskrit for 'liberation'. Lyrical, meaningful, and warm (said 'MOHK-shah').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit moksha, 'liberation, release; freedom from the cycle of rebirth' (a central spiritual concept in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist thought)

U.S. rank (2024)#6301 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 288

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Moksha comes from Sanskrit moksha, 'liberation, release; freedom from samsara, the cycle of birth and rebirth' — one of the highest spiritual goals in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist thought (we note the sacred concept). A lyrical, meaningful name (said 'MOHK-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, liberation-and-spiritual-release at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Moksha means 'liberation, release; freedom from the cycle of rebirth' in Sanskrit — a central spiritual goal in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist thought — a lyrical, meaningful name (we note the sacred concept; said 'MOHK-shah').

Overall data confidence 60%

Sanskrit references — moksha — sacred concept

Variations

MokshMokshita

Themes & Styles

Sanskrit Hindu Sacred

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How do you pronounce Moksha?

Moksha is pronounced MOHK-shah (/ˈmoʊk.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Moksha said aloud.

How do you say Moksha?

Moksha is said MOHK-shah (/ˈmoʊk.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Moksha said aloud.

What does the name Moksha mean?

Moksha is Sanskrit for 'liberation, release; freedom from the cycle of rebirth'. We note it is a sacred spiritual concept.

Is Moksha a boy or girl name?

Moksha is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Moksha?

Moksha is a rare name in the U.S.