Nepali boy name
Mukesh name meaning
मुकेश
Say it: mu-KESH/mukes/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #68
Meaning of Mukesh
Lord of the Mukas (dumb); an epithet of Lord Shiva.
नेपालीमा: मुकेशको अर्थ मुकहरूका स्वामी हो; यो भगवान् शिवको एक उपनाम हो।
About the name Mukesh
With its connection to Lord Shiva, Mukesh has a devotional, steady feel. Its meaning is lord of the Mukas, referring to those unable to speak, and it is an epithet of Shiva. Say the six-letter name mu-KESH, stressing the last syllable. Ranked #68 among boy names in our sample, it is common. Many names ending in -esh take their ending from Sanskrit īśa, meaning lord. Parents comparing related sounds might consider Mahesh and Ramesh.
Many come from the Sanskrit īśa, “lord”: Ganesh is lord of the ganas, Suresh lord of the gods, Mahesh the great lord. More boy names ending in -esh →
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Mukesh at a glance
| Name | Mukesh |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मुकेश also मुकेष, मूकेश |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #68 among boy names (101 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.
Famous people named Mukesh
- Mukesh Pal · b. 1999
Nepalese athletics competitor
- Mukesh Dhakal
Nepali actor
- Mukesh Acharya
Nepali actor
Names that sound like Mukesh
Mukesh in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐸𑐎𑐾𑐱 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒳𑒏𑒹𑒬 |
| Bengali | মুকেশ |
| Gujarati | મુકેશ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀼𑀓𑁂𑀰 |
| IAST romanization | mukeś |
FAQ about the name Mukesh
What is the meaning of Mukesh?
Mukesh means: Lord of the Mukas (dumb); an epithet of Lord Shiva. (नेपालीमा: मुकेश)
Is Mukesh a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Mukesh in Nepali?
Mukesh is written मुकेश in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मुकेष or मूकेश.
How do you pronounce Mukesh?
Mukesh is pronounced mu-KESH (IPA: /mukes/).
What is the origin of the name Mukesh?
Mukesh is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Mukesh?
Mukesh ranks #68 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Mukesh?
Notable people named Mukesh include Mukesh Pal (Nepalese athletics competitor); Mukesh Dhakal (Nepali actor); Mukesh Acharya (Nepali actor).