Tarkshya: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A mythical being in the Rigveda, later identified with Garuda
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
TARK-shyuh

Tarkshya is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning “a mythical being in the Rigveda, later identified with Garuda”. It appears in our list of 150+ Bird Names for Babies From Robin to Wren and Beyond.

Meaning & Origin of Tarkshya

Meaning: A mythical being in the Rigveda, later identified with Garuda.

Origin: Sanskrit.

How to Pronounce Tarkshya

TARK-shyuhIPA /ˈtɑːrkʃjə/

Popularity of Tarkshya

Tarkshya doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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Vihaan · Suparna · Tori · Garuda · Kotori · Chakori

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