Lakshmanलक्ष्मण
Lakshman · traditionally used for boys
“Rama's brother; auspicious-marked”
MW s.v. laksmana — 'having lucky marks; N. of a brother of Rama'
Starting sound and where it falls
Lakshman begins with La — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with La open Ashwini pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes Lakshmana, Rama's loyal brother in the Ramayana.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Lakshman mean?
Lakshman (Lakshman) is attested as “Rama's brother; auspicious-marked.” MW s.v. laksmana — 'having lucky marks; N. of a brother of Rama'
Which nakshatra sound does Lakshman fit?
Lakshman begins with the sound La, which opens Ashwini pada 4. 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 Lakshman a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Lakshman 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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