What origin is the name Rakshas?

Rakshas comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Rakshas?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Rakshas — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Rakshas?

Rakshas starts with the syllable “Ra” (रा), which traditionally belongs to Chitra nakshatra, pada 3, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Rakshas

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Rakshas

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Rakshas is an Indian unisex name meaning "A protector".

Rakshas is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A protector". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Rakshas mean?

A protector

How popular is Rakshas?

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What does Rakshas mean?

Rakshas is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A protector".

How popular is Rakshas?

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Brother names that go with Rakshas

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Rakshas.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “Ra” suit babies born in Chitra nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Tula rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Rakshas at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 2
Starts with: R
Ends with: -as
Vowels: 2 of 7 letters

Which other names end in -as?

Lucas

Which names have a similar meaning to Rakshas?

Rakshas means "A protector" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)

More names by meaning: Baby Names That Mean Protector & Guardian