What origin is the name Yakkesh?

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

What are good brother names for Yakkesh?

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

What is the rashi of the name Yakkesh?

Yakkesh starts with the syllable “Ya” (या), which traditionally belongs to Jyeshtha nakshatra, pada 2, in Vrishchik rashi (Scorpio). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Yakkesh

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yakkesh

Yakkesh

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Yakkesh is an Indian unisex name meaning "The lord of the Yakshas (mythical nature spirits). Used to denote someone with noble and guardian-like qualities.".

Parents who choose Yakkesh pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "The lord of the Yakshas (mythical nature spirits). Used to denote someone with noble and guardian-like qualities.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The lord of the Yakshas (mythical nature spirits). Used to denote someone with noble and guardian-like qualities.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Yakkesh

What does Yakkesh mean?

Yakkesh is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "The lord of the Yakshas (mythical nature spirits). Used to denote someone with noble and guardian-like qualities.".

How popular is Yakkesh?

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Brother names that go with Yakkesh

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Yakkesh.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ya (या)
Rashi: Vrishchik (Scorpio)
Nakshatra: Jyeshtha, pada 2
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Ya” suit babies born in Jyeshtha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Vrishchik 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 Yakkesh

Yakkesh means "The lord of the Yakshas (mythical nature spirits). Used to denote someone with noble and guardian-like qualities." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)