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Moksha
How to Pronounce Moksha
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
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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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.
How do you pronounce Moksha?
It's said MOHK-shah /ˈmoʊk.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
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.