Rakesh
Lord of the full moon
GenderBoyOriginSanskritSay itruh-KESHPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ruh-KESH
About the name Rakesh
Rakesh means lord of the full moon, a serene and classic name popular through the mid-20th century in India. It carries gentle, luminous associations.
Calm and luminous, bringing gentle steadiness to those around him.
Fun fact
Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen to travel to space in 1984.
Nicknames for Rakesh
Raku
Variations
RakeshwarRakes
Famous people named Rakesh
- Rakesh Sharma (India's first astronaut)