Boy • Modern Tamil
Daksha
தக்ஷா
Signature Meaning
Daksha is a name from Sanskrit meaning “able,” “skillful,” or “competent.” In Hindu tradition it is also the name of a mythological figure (Daksha Prajapati) mentioned in ancient texts. The name suggests qualities of capability, competence, and practical intelligence. It is used in several Indian languages, including Tamil.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/D̪AkʂAː/
Starts with2 / D
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 16 → Root 7 (Ketu / கேது)
D(4) + A(1) + K(2) + S(3) + H(5) + A(1) = 16
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 17 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Ketu (கேது)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeDAK-shaa
Tamil syllablesத-க்-ஷா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./d̪akʂaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
DaakshaaDhakshaDhaakshaaDaksaDakshhaDaaksaa