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Akanksha

आकांक्षा

From Sanskrit ākaṅkṣā: "desire, longing".

Meaning and origin

Akanksha originates from Sanskrit vocabulary expressing aspiration and yearning.

How to pronounce Akanksha

Hindiah-KAHNK-shah /ɑːˈkɑːŋk.ʃɑː/

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