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Nachiket Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "nachiket" is "fire, one who is liberated, ascetic", and is used often for "boys".

Name
nachiket
Meaning
fire, one who is liberated, ascetic
Pronunciation
na-chi-ket
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Nachiket Name Details

Nachiket is a traditional Indian name with roots in Sanskrit. It is a combination of the words 'Nacha', meaning fire, and 'Ket', meaning home or direction. In Hindu mythology, Nachiket is the name of a young sage who was granted the knowledge of the afterlife by the god of death, Yama. The name signifies someone who is enlightened, liberated, and has a deep understanding of life's mysteries.

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Wesh (wehsh)
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