Raakhi or Rakhi?
Two spellings, side by side.
Raakhi and Rakhi are two spellings of the same sound. Raakhi is listed with the meaning "This Sanskrit name refers to a thread or symbol of protection. It is central to the festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters" and Rakhi with "Thread of brother-sister bonding; bond of protection". Raakhi is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Raakhi | Rakhi |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | This Sanskrit name refers to a thread or symbol of protection. It is central to the festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. | Thread of brother-sister bonding; bond of protection |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | राखी | राखी |
| Say it | Raa-khi | Ra-khi |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Raakhi and Rakhi
Is Raakhi or Rakhi more common?
Raakhi is more often searched and saved on this site; Rakhi is also used.
Do Raakhi and Rakhi mean the same?
Raakhi: "This Sanskrit name refers to a thread or symbol of protection. It is central to the festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters". Rakhi: "Thread of brother-sister bonding; bond of protection".
How do you say Raakhi?
In parts: Raa-khi. Rakhi is said the same way.
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