Nepali boy name
Lakhan name meaning
लखन
Say it: LA-khan/lʌkʰʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #4,254
Meaning of Lakhan
Short form of Lakshman, younger brother of Lord Rama.
नेपालीमा: लखन लक्ष्मण नामको छोटो रूप हो। लक्ष्मण रामायणमा भगवान् रामका कान्छा भाइका रूपमा प्रसिद्ध छन्।
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Lakhan at a glance
| Name | Lakhan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | लखन also लाखाँ, लाखन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Madhesi & Maithili |
| Starts with | L · ल |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #4,254 among boy names (1 person in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Lakhan
- Lakhan Thapa · b. 1835
Nepali revolutionary
Names that sound like Lakhan
Lakhan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐮𑐏𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒪𑒐𑒢 |
| Bengali | লখন |
| Gujarati | લખન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀮𑀔𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | lakhan |
FAQ about the name Lakhan
What is the meaning of Lakhan?
Lakhan means: Short form of Lakshman, younger brother of Lord Rama. (नेपालीमा: लक्ष्मण)
Is Lakhan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Lakhan in Nepali?
Lakhan is written लखन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written लाखाँ or लाखन.
How do you pronounce Lakhan?
Lakhan is pronounced LA-khan (IPA: /lʌkʰʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Lakhan?
Lakhan is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Lakhan?
Lakhan ranks #4254 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Lakhan?
Notable people named Lakhan include Lakhan Thapa (Nepali revolutionary).