Raksha रक्षा

Suitable for Girl
Easy to pronounce
2 syllables and 6 letters
pronounced as rakSA
Hindi (Sanskrit) रक्षा

Raksha meaning: Care

रक्षा

Raksha in Hindi (Script)

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Raksha name meaning

Literal meaning of Raksha:

Sanskrit Name Raksha {Sanskrit: रक्षा} literally means protection or defense.

Intended meaning of Raksha:

Raksha is an ancient word from Sanskrit language which means protection or to protect someone. Raksha has mythological significance also. In Hindu mythology there is a festival named after Raksha as Raksha Bandhan (a piece of thread or silk bound round the wrist on occasions of the full moon of Shravan (श्रावण)). Raksha also known as Suraksha is provided by Gods to people of universe from bad omens. Raksha has a great place in heart of Gods for an innocent and nice person.
Raksha also means defense of self. Raksha signifies being watchful in order to protect someone. Raksha is also used for guarding or guardian. Raksha shows tendency of preservation of someone or something from any threats. Raksha also signifies the care that we have for someone.

Popularity of Raksha

US Popularity Trend for Raksha

According to the chart the name Raksha was very popular between the year 1999 and 2006 in the USA. Raksha name was used by more than hundred people in that period. Then it was much used between the year 2007 to 2010. Again this name was popular between 2010 and 2013. Name Raksha is also used by more than 1000 people in India. Thus it is a very popular name in India.

In our opinion Raksha is a short, sweet and stylish name. Raksha has mythological significance too.

More about Raksha

Raksha is a 1982 Indian Thriller & Spy film.
Raksha Khadase is an Indian Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Maharashtra. She is a member of the 16th Lok Sabha from the Raver constituency.
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.