Lord of the full moon
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'raka', meaning 'full moon', and 'isha', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'. In Hindu mythology, it is an epithet for the moon itself, personified as a deity. It carries a sense of celestial authority and nocturnal beauty.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Rakesh in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Indian citizen to travel into space
Indian film director and former actor
Prominent Indian billionaire investor
