Dakshesh
duk-shesh
Origin:Indian
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Able, competent; Linga
Dakshesh is a masculine name that finds its beginnings in the Hindu faith. This moniker is likely a shortened form of Daksheshvara, the title given to a Linga, or a sacred object that represents the supreme Hindu god Shiva. The Daksheshvara Linga is said to have been constructed by Daksha, the son of Brahma, the god of creation. Like all lingam, it is believed to embody the essence of the god Shiva, and is revered as a symbol of power. Dakshesh may also share Daksha's Sanskrit definitions of "able" and "competent," reminding your little one that they, too, hold immense inner power.
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Sources
Wisdom Library, Significance of Daksheshvara
Britannica, lingam, Hindu symbol, October 2024
Behind the Name, Daksha, December 2024
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