Rakesh
Meaning of Rakesh
Rakesh is a traditional Hindi name that is commonly given to boys. It is pronounced as RAH-kesh (/rɑːkɛʃ/) in Hindi. The name Rakesh has deep cultural significance and is associated with qualities such as bravery, strength, and leadership. In Hindu mythology, Rakesh is also believed to be another name for Lord Shiva, who is considered the supreme deity. This powerful association adds to the charm of the name Rakesh. While it may not be as popular in the United States as some other names, it has been steadily used over the years. The data for newborns in the United States shows that Rakesh ranked 10723rd in 2013 with six occurrences. Overall, Rakesh is a unique and meaningful name choice for parents looking for a culturally rich option for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as RAH-kesh (/rɑːkɛʃ/)
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Notable People Named Rakesh
| Rakesh Agrawal is a distinguished chemical engineer known for his contributions to separations, cryogenic gas separation, renewable energy, and inorganic solar cell fabrication, and currently holds the Winthrop E. Stone Distinguished Professorship at Purdue University. |
| Rakesh Roshan is a prominent Indian film producer, director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in Hindi films, with a notable career spanning several decades. |
| Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was an Indian billionaire business magnate, stock trader, and investor who co-founded Rare Enterprises and achieved significant success in the financial world. |
| Rakesh Shukla is an Indian entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and animal welfare activist known for running a home in Bangalore for over 700 rescued dogs. |
| Rakesh Jain - Rakesh K. Jain is the Andrew Werk Cook Professor of Tumor Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Medical School and director of the E.L. Steele Laboratories for Tumor Biology at the Massachusetts General Hospital. |
| Rakesh Pandey is an Indian writer and the editor of Pravasi Sansar, an international Hindi magazine. |
| Rakesh Bakshi, also known as the Green Maharaja, was a London-born Indian climate change activist, professor, and businessman, recognized for his pioneering work in renewable energy sources and awarded the Padma Shri in 1991. |
| Rakesh Sethi is a renowned celebrity chef and television personality in India, currently serving as the corporate executive chef of Radisson Hotel Group and known for his popular cooking show "Mirch Masala" on StarPlus. |
| Rakesh Chandra Shukla was an Indian cricketer. |
| Rakesh Yadav is a cardiologist and professor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. |
| Rakesh Chaurasia is an Indian flautist known for playing the bansuri, and he is the nephew of renowned flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia. |
| Rakesh Daultabad is an Indian politician known for his work in the Haryana Legislative Assembly and as the founder of Parivartan Sangh, an organization focused on community initiatives. |
| Rakesh Pathania is an Indian politician and a three-time member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, currently serving as the Cabinet Minister for Forest, Sports, and Youth Affairs in the Bharatiya Janata Party. |
| Rakesh Shrestha is a Nepali footballer who represented the national team in the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification and has been playing for the Nepal Police Club since 2003, participating in several tournaments at both national and club levels. |
| Rakesh Solanki is an Indian cricketer known for playing as a left-hand batsman and occasional off-break bowler for Baroda in domestic cricket. |
