Release from bondage
Pronunciation: mōksh
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Moksh is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Release from bondage". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mōksh. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Moksh
Release from bondage, liberation, salvation
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
mōksh
IPA
/mɔːkʃ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
(Tuesday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rudraksha
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Mokshada Purana, a Hindu scripture dedicated to Lord Shiva, is believed to have originated during the medieval period in India. In this text, the term 'Moksh' is extensively used to refer to the state of liberation or salvation from the cycle of birth and death.
Medieval period
Another reference to 'Moksh' can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Indian scripture. In chapter 18, verse 66, Arjuna asks Krishna about the path to attain Moksh (liberation). Krishna explains that the path to Moksh lies in performing one's duty (karmayoga) without attachment to the results and surrendering oneself to God.
Ancient
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Moksh
Release from bondage, liberation, salvation
मोक्ष
मुक्ति
மோக்ஷ
அழகியல், விடுதல், ஜிவன்தான் விளக்கும் அழகியல்
మోఖ్ష
ముక్షణం
Moksh
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Release from bondage
Moksh
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Release from bondage
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