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Desire, Longing
Pronunciation: ah-kahnk-shah
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Aakanksha is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Desire". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ah-kahnk-shah. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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आकङ्क्षा
Desire, longing, eagerness
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-kahnk-shah
IPA
/aːkəŋkʃːa/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Aakanksha is a Sanskrit word meaning 'longing' or 'desire'. It is also the name of a celestial nymph or apsara in Hindu mythology. She is a companion of the god Indra and is known for her beauty and grace.
Ancient India, around 2nd millennium BCE
Aakanksha is also the name of a queen mentioned in various Indian literary works, particularly in the epic 'Mahabharata'. She is the queen of King Bhishma Pitamaha and is known for her loyalty and devotion towards her husband.
Ancient India, around 4th century BCE
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Translations
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आकङ्क्षा
Desire, longing, eagerness
आकंक्षा
आकर्SH
அகன்சா
கட்டல், கட்டலின் அலகு
ఆఖృష్ణ
ఆఖృష్ణ
Aakanksha
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Desire, Longing
Aakanksha
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Desire, Longing
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