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Rakesh

राकेशરાકેશਰਾਕੇਸ਼

From Sanskrit: "moon-lord", combining roots for full moon and sovereign.

Meaning and origin

Rakesh is formed from two Sanskrit words: one referring to the full moon and another meaning ruler or deity.

How to pronounce Rakesh

HindiRAH-kesh /ˈrɑːkeːʃ/

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