The baby name Deeksha is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEEK-shah.
Deeksha is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Deeksha is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEEK-shah.
Deeksha is Sanskrit in Origin.
Deeksha is an English transliteration of Sanskrit दीक्षा, dīkṣā, a feminine noun already used in Vedic ritual language for the consecration that prepares a sacrificer or pupil for a rite. The form has long ī and retroflex ṣ, represented in Hindi-style spelling by ee and ksh. Its verbal base is Sanskrit √dīkṣ, to consecrate or initiate, with the feminine abstract suffix -ā; the literal sense is initiation, consecration, or ritual preparation.
In Hindu usage, dīkṣā names formal initiation by a guru, especially into a mantra, lineage, vow, or sacrificial discipline, so the personal name carries ritual vocabulary rather than a mythic epithet. Deeksha and Diksha are common romanizations in modern Indian languages; Dīkṣā is the scholarly diacritic form, while Deekshaa is occasional. The name is chiefly feminine in contemporary India and appears among Hindu diaspora families.
| Deeksha Seth Deeksha Seth is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu cinema. She gained fame with her role in the film 'Vedam' and has also appeared in 'Mirapakaay' and 'Wanted'. Born in 1990, she has made a mark with her performances in the Indian film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #65 | 7 | 2,963 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #132 | 6 | 3,613 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #328 | 24 | 8,539 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #337 | 7 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #418 | 221 | 13,121 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #418 | 7 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #571 | 16 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #992 | 10 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Deeksha is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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