Rakesh Rakesh (Devnagari: राकेश) is a masculine given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit language.

4 days ago · January 13 marks the birthday of Rakesh Sharma who became India’s first astronaut in 1984 inspiring generations. He turned 77 today. His historic flight opened new paths for India’s space ...

4 days ago · The name Rakesh is of Indian origin and is commonly used in Hindi, Sanskrit, and Marathi languages. The name Rakesh is composed of two elements: "Raksha," which means "protection," …

Rakesh is Baby Boy name. The Rashi/Zodiac of Name Rakesh is Tula/Libra (R, T) and Nakshatra is Chitra/Chithira (Pe, Po, Ra, Ri). Person having name Rakesh are mainly Hindu by religion.

Oct 6, 2024 · Means "lord of the full moon" from Sanskrit राका (rākā) meaning "full moon" and ईश (īśa) meaning "lord, ruler".

Jan 9, 2026 · Rakesh Sharma (born Jan. 13, 1949, Patiala, Punjab state, India) is an Indian military pilot and cosmonaut, the first Indian citizen in space.

3 days ago · Who Is Rakesh Aggarwal, IPS Officer and Counter-Terrorism Expert Appointed as New NIA Chief Edited by: Shashwat Bhandari Updated Jan 15, 2026, 01:00 IST Rakesh Aggarwal, a 1994 …

5 days ago · The name Rakesh is primarily a male name of Indian - Sanskrit origin that means King Of The Full Moon. Click through to find out more information about the name Rakesh on BabyNames.com.

4 days ago · On Rakesh Sharma’s birthday, revisit the moment India’s first astronaut described the nation from space as “Saare Jahan Se Accha” and where he is now.

Jun 12, 2025 · Rakesh is a popular Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "lord of the full moon" or "ruler of the night." It combines raka (full moon) and isha (lord, ruler), symbolizing …