Laksha (लक्षा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Hundred thousand; goal”. This guide covers Laksha’s meaning, origin, pronunciation, deity association, popularity and similar names.

What does Laksha mean?

Laksha means Hundred thousand; goal in Sanskrit. The name carries a serene devotional resonance — every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity or a cosmic principle.

Origin and Sanskrit script

Laksha is written लक्षा in Devanagari. The Sanskrit mātṛkā (mother-syllables) preserve the sacred sound — important during the Namakarana Samskara.

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Pronunciation of Laksha

Laksha is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit and travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Why parents choose Laksha

Laksha carries the timeless feel of classical Sanskrit and has been used in Hindu families for generations. It is a steadily popular Hindu girl-name with rising recognition in modern Indian and NRI families.

Quick facts about the name Laksha

  • Gender: Hindu girl-name
  • Sanskrit: लक्षा
  • Meaning: Hundred thousand; goal
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: 70/100 in 2026