Dakshदक्ष
Dakṣa · traditionally used for boys
“Able; clever; Prajāpati”
Able, fit, expert, clever; one of Brahmā's mind-born sons; Prajāpati identified with the Aditya.
Starting sound and where it falls
Daksh begins with Da — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Da open Pushya pada 4 and Purva Bhadrapada pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
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Cultural context
Evokes skill and capability, honoring the divine Prajāpati Dakṣa.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Daksh mean?
Daksh (Dakṣa) is attested as “Able; clever; Prajāpati.” Able, fit, expert, clever; one of Brahmā's mind-born sons; Prajāpati identified with the Aditya.
Which nakshatra sound does Daksh fit?
Daksh begins with the sound Da, which opens Pushya pada 4 and Purva Bhadrapada pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Daksh a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Daksh is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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