boy · Sanskrit
Akshay
/A-kshay/
Meaning: Indestructible, eternal
Akshay at a glance
- Meaning
- Indestructible, eternal
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- A-kshay
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Akshaay, Aksha, Acshaay, Acshai, Akshei, Akshah
Lucky details for Akshay
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Akshay is a Sanskrit name meaning “indestructible, eternal”. Parents choose Akshay for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Akshay reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Akshay
What does the name Akshay mean?
Akshay means “indestructible, eternal” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Akshay a boy or girl name?
Akshay is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Akshay?
Akshay is pronounced A-kshay (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Akshay?
The lucky number for Akshay is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Akshay?
Popular short forms include Aksh, Aksi, Aksy, Aky.
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