Akash
Meaning of Akash
The name Akash is a male given name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions. It is pronounced as uh-KAHSH (/əˈkɑʃ/) and has the variation Aakash. The name Akash means "sky" or "open space," symbolizing vastness, freedom, and limitless potential. It carries deep cultural significance in India, often associated with the celestial and spiritual realms.
In the United States, Akash has seen fluctuating popularity over the years. Since its first recorded appearance in 1975, it reached its peak in 2003 and 2004 with 115 occurrences each year, ranking around the mid-1200s. Although its usage has declined slightly since then, it remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with rich cultural roots and profound symbolism.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as uh-KAHSH (/əˈkɑʃ/)
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Notable People Named Akash
| Akash Vukoti is an Indian-American child prodigy and TV personality known for his multiple appearances at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and his debut on the NBC TV show Little Big Shots with Steve Harvey. |
| Akash Thosar is a popular Indian actor known for his roles in Marathi cinema and Bollywood, particularly for his award-winning performance in the 2016 film Sairat. |
| Akash Banerjee - Akash Banarjee is an Indian YouTuber, journalist, and political satirist known for his popular YouTube channel "The Deshbhakt," which focuses on social, political, and environmental issues. |
| Akash Singh is an Indian cricketer known for playing for Nagaland in domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. |
| Akash Khurana is a versatile Indian actor, screenwriter, theatre artist, and entrepreneur. |
| Akash Lal is a former Indian first-class cricketer and Indian team selector. |
| Akash Manoj is an Indian cardiology researcher and inventor known for his award-winning research on "silent" heart attacks and his novel technique to non-invasively detect potential asymptomatic heart attacks. |
| Akash Deep is an Indian cricketer who made his debut in various formats for Bengal in 2019. |
| Akash Choudhary is an Indian cricketer who made his debut in various formats for Meghalaya in 2019. |
| Akash Singh is an Indian cricketer who made his first-class debut for Arunachal Pradesh in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy and his List A debut in the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy. |
| Akash Parkar - Aakash P Parkar is a Mumbai-based cricket player who made his T20 debut for Mumbai in 2015 and his List A debut in 2018. |
| Akash Verma is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays for Jharkhand and made his debut in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy. |
| Akash Vashist is an Indian cricketer who made his first-class debut for Himachal Pradesh in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. |
| Akash Sudan is an Indian cricketer who made his first-class debut for Delhi in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy. |
| Akash Sengupta is an Indian cricketer known for his Twenty20 and first-class debuts for Assam in 2021 and 2022 respectively. |
