girl name
Diksha — name meaning
దీక్ష
Diksha is a girl name. A sacred vow; initiation.
Dikshaదీక్షgirl
Nakshatra and Pada for Diksha
Begins with Di (డీ), the starting syllable of Pada 1 of Ashlesha Nakshatra (ఆశ్లేష).
Rashi: Karka (Cancer) · Deity: the Nagas · Ruling planet: Mercury
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diksha mean?
Diksha (దీక్ష) is used for a girl. In brief: A sacred vow; initiation. This is a short summary in AAGO's own words and has not been independently verified, so please confirm it with your family or priest.
Which Nakshatra is the name Diksha for?
Diksha begins with Di, which is the starting syllable of Pada 1 of Ashlesha Nakshatra (ఆశ్లేష) under the commonly used convention. Practices vary between families, so check with your elders or priest.
How is Diksha written in Telugu?
The usual Telugu spelling is దీక్ష.
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