What origin is the name Rakshasi?

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

What are good brother names for Rakshasi?

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

What is the rashi of the name Rakshasi?

Rakshasi 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.

Rakshasi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rakshasi

Rakshasi

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Rakshasi is an Indian unisex name meaning "Demoness or protector".

Parents who choose Rakshasi pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Demoness or protector". 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

Demoness or protector

Popularity

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Quick answers about Rakshasi

What does Rakshasi mean?

Rakshasi is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Demoness or protector".

How popular is Rakshasi?

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Brother names that go with Rakshasi

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Rakshasi.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Rakshasi

Rakshasi means "Demoness or 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)

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