Daksh
/D-AH-K-SH/
Capable, skilled, the competent one who excels at everything he attempts — Daksha is a Prajapati in Hindu mythology, one of the primordial creators whose name became synonymous with ability and competence. In modern Hindi 'daksh' simply means expert or skilful
See Daksh scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Daksh:
Yes — Daksh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Capable, skilled, the competent one who excels at everything he attempts — Daksha is a Prajapati in Hindu mythology, one of the primordial creators whose name became synonymous with ability and competence. In modern Hindi 'daksh' simply means expert or skilful”.
How well does Daksh fit your family?
This page tells you what Daksh means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Daksh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Capable, skilled, the competent one who excels at everything he attempts — Daksha is a Prajapati in Hindu mythology, one of the primordial creators whose name became synonymous with ability and competence. In modern Hindi 'daksh' simply means expert or skilful" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali, Singaporean families, Daksh carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Daksh's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Daksh opens with “Da.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Daksh aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Daksh's birth-star reading →What does Daksh's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Daksh resonates in either tradition.
Daksh's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Daksh's full reading →
Does Daksh go with your family's names?
Daksh breaks into 4 sounds: /D-AH-K-SH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Daksh sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Daksh beside your family's names →
Names similar to Daksh
If Daksh resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Daksh
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Common questions about Daksh
What does the name Daksh mean?
Daksh means "Capable, skilled, the competent one who excels at everything he attempts — Daksha is a Prajapati in Hindu mythology, one of the primordial creators whose name became synonymous with ability and competence. In modern Hindi 'daksh' simply means expert or skilful." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Daksh a boy or girl name?
Daksh is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Daksh?
Daksh is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Marathi, Bengali families.
Is Daksh a Hindu name?
Yes. Daksh is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Daksh mean in Sanskrit?
Daksh originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Capable, skilled, the competent one who excels at everything he attempts — Daksha is a Prajapati in Hindu mythology, one of the primordial creators whose name became synonymous with ability and competence. In modern Hindi 'daksh' simply means expert or skilful."
What is the numerology of Daksh?
Daksh has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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