What origin is the name Rakshasa?

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

What are good sister names for Rakshasa?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Rakshasa — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Rakshasa?

Rakshasa 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.

Rakshasa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rakshasa

Rakshasa

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Rakshasa is an Indian boy's name meaning "A demon.", Rashi Tula.

Parents who choose Rakshasa pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "A demon.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Tula
Nakshatra: chitra (Ra)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A demon.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Rakshasa

What does Rakshasa mean?

Rakshasa is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "A demon.".

How popular is Rakshasa?

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Sister names that go with Rakshasa

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 9

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.