Akshara
Akshara (अक्षर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The imperishable, the indestructible, the eternal”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Akshara (अक्षर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The imperishable, the indestructible, the eternal”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Akshara (अक्षर, IAST: akṣara) is an Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The imperishable, the indestructible, the eternal”. From the negative prefix a- and kṣara (that which perishes or flows away), this name declares Vishnu to be the one imperishable reality that underlies all transient existence.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Akṣara is formed from a (not) and kṣara, the root kṣar meaning to flow away, dissolve, or perish. The name thus means 'the imperishable' — that which never decays, never diminishes, and never comes to an end. The Bhagavad Gītā (Chapter 15) famously speaks of the kṣara (perishable), the akṣara (imperishable), and the Puruṣottama (highest person) who transcends both — and in the Sahasranama this name points to Vishnu as that ultimate imperishable ground.
Akṣara is also the Sanskrit word for a letter or syllable, linking Vishnu to the eternal resonance of sacred speech and mantra. Pronounced AK-sha-ra, this is a timeless, elegant, and widely usable given name beloved across generations.
Scriptural source
Akshara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Akshara aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.
Akshara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The imperishable, the indestructible, the eternal
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akshara mean?
Akshara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The imperishable, the indestructible, the eternal”.
Is Akshara a boy or girl name?
Akshara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Akshara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Akshara aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Akshara?
The Chaldean name number of Akshara is 6.
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