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Akash

/AH-kahsh/ MasculineSanskrit

Meaning

Akash is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “sky, open space”.

Akash is the Sanskrit word for sky, and in classical Indian philosophy akasha names the fifth element, the ether that holds all space. The name is widespread among Indian boys and translates effortlessly into the diaspora.

A perennial favorite for boys across India.

At a glance

Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Masculine
Pronounced
/AH-kahsh/
Themes
SkyFreedom

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Questions

  • Akash is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning “sky, open space”. Akash is the Sanskrit word for sky, and in classical Indian philosophy akasha names the fifth element, the ether that holds all space.

  • Akash is traditionally a masculine (boy) name. It is a perennial favorite for boys across India.

  • The name Akash comes from Sanskrit. Akash is the Sanskrit word for sky, and in classical Indian philosophy akasha names the fifth element, the ether that holds all space. The name is widespread among Indian boys and translates effortlessly into the diaspora.

  • Akash is pronounced AH-kahsh.

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