Nepali boy name
Laxman name meaning
लक्ष्मण
Say it: LAK-shman/lʌksmʌɳ/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #77
Meaning of Laxman
Younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama; having auspicious marks.
नेपालीमा: लक्ष्मण भगवान् रामका कान्छा भाइ र विश्वासी साथीको नाम हो। संस्कृतमा यसको अर्थ शुभ चिह्न भएको व्यक्ति हुन्छ।
About the name Laxman
Loyalty is a natural part of the feeling of Laxman, the younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama. Its Sanskrit meaning also includes having auspicious marks. Pronounced LAK-shman, the six-letter name has a strong opening and a softer final sound. It is common, at #77 among boy names in our sample. Its finish is shared by names ending in -man such as Suman and Aman. Compare the spellings Lakshman and Laxaman, or the related shorter form Lakhan.
Found in names like Suman, Aman and Laxman. More boy names ending in -man →
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Laxman at a glance
| Name | Laxman |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | लक्ष्मण also लक्ष्मन |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | L · ल |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #77 among boy names (85 people 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.
Other spellings of Laxman
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Laxman
- Laxman Dutta Joshi
Nepalese politician
- Laxman Lal Karna · b. 1947
Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly
- Laxman Rajbanshi
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Laxman Shesh
Nepalese music composer
Names that sound like Laxman
Laxman in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐮𑐎𑑂𑐲𑑂𑐩𑐞 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒪𑒏𑓂𑒭𑓂𑒧𑒝 |
| Bengali | লক্ষ্মণ |
| Gujarati | લક્ષ્મણ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀮𑀓𑁆𑀱𑁆𑀫𑀡 |
| IAST romanization | lakṣmaṇ |
FAQ about the name Laxman
What is the meaning of Laxman?
Laxman means: Younger brother and loyal companion of Lord Rama; having auspicious marks. (नेपालीमा: लक्ष्मण)
Is Laxman a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Laxman in Nepali?
Laxman is written लक्ष्मण in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written लक्ष्मन.
How do you pronounce Laxman?
Laxman is pronounced LAK-shman (IPA: /lʌksmʌɳ/).
What is the origin of the name Laxman?
Laxman is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Laxman?
Laxman ranks #77 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Laxman?
Notable people named Laxman include Laxman Dutta Joshi (Nepalese politician); Laxman Lal Karna (Member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly); Laxman Rajbanshi (Member of Parliament of Nepal).
What are other spellings of Laxman?
Other spellings of Laxman: Laxaman, Lakshman.