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Origin and Meaning of the Name Akash

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Origin:	Sanskrit
Meaning:	Open air, space


Origin:	Indian
Meaning:	Open air, space


Pronunciation:	(ah KAHSH) [Guide]

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Hindu Names, Sanskrit Names, Hindi Names, Indian Names

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English and Hindi speaking countries

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Akash is used as a given name, derived from the Hindi/Sanskrit term "Akasha", meaning "upper sky" or ethereal space. The word "Akash" is an important element in Hindu Philosophy. As per the philosophy, there are 5 basic elements that the human body comprises of. Space, or Akash, is one of these. It is the element of higher perceptional senses.