The baby name Rakesh Chandra is a Male name , 422 syllables long and is pronounced {'simple': 'RAH-kesh CHUN-drah', 'ipa': '/ˈrɑːkeʃ ˈtʃʌndrə/'}.
The baby name Rakesh Chandra is a Male name , 422 syllables long and is pronounced {'simple': 'RAH-kesh CHUN-drah', 'ipa': '/ˈrɑːkeʃ ˈtʃʌndrə/'}.
Rakesh Chandra is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Rakesh Chandra is a compound Indian masculine name from Sanskrit. Rakesh (rākeśa) combines rāka “full-moon night” + īśa “lord,” yielding “lord of the full moon/night.” Chandra, from Sanskrit candrá “moon; shining,” names the lunar deity and symbolizes luminosity, coolness, and cyclical time. Together, the pairing intensifies lunar imagery: “lord of the full-moon night, the moon,” evoking serenity, rhythm, and auspiciousness tied to Pūrṇimā (full-moon) observances.
Both elements are ancient in Vedic/Purāṇic literature; as a modern personal name, Rakesh Chandra typically functions as given name + middle name across North and East India and the diaspora, though Chandra may also appear as a surname. Variants and regional forms include Raakesh/Rakhesh; Chandra/Chander/Chandar/Chandran; compounds such as Chandrasekhar, Chandrakant, and Rakeshwar. Nicknames include Raki and Chandu. The name is predominantly male, while Chandra can be unisex in some traditions.
Rakesh Chandra is a rare name. Our records hold just 11 recorded uses, spread over 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 8 | 16,750 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
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