What origin is the name Rakshase?

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

What are good brother names for Rakshase?

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

What is the rashi of the name Rakshase?

Rakshase 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.

Rakshase

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rakshase

Rakshase

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Rakshase is an Indian unisex name meaning "Protection or guarding".

Parents who choose Rakshase pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Protection or guarding". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Protection or guarding

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Rakshase

What does Rakshase mean?

Rakshase is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Protection or guarding".

How popular is Rakshase?

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Brother names that go with Rakshase

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Rakshase

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Rakshase.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 4

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.