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I have an Indian friend named Achsah. It is pronounced *AHK-sah*, emphasis on the first syllable. I would like to know what her first name means as well as her last name, Bushpaka.
Achsah's birthday is coming soon and I want to get her something that has her name etched on it along with the meaning. Thank you.
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I have an Indian friend named Achsah. It is pronounced *AHK-sah*, emphasis on the first syllable. I would like to know what her first name means as well as her last name, Bushpaka.
Achsah's birthday is coming soon and I want to get her something that has her name etched on it along with the meaning. Thank you.
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When you say Indian do you mean originating in India? This name doesn't look Indian (Hindi, Sanskrit, etc.) to me.
There is a Biblical name Achsah, daughter of Caleb. According to an entry in wikipedia this means "anklet." There's an idea for a gift.
There is a Biblical name Achsah, daughter of Caleb. According to an entry in wikipedia this means "anklet." There's an idea for a gift.
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Yes, Achsah is from India. I don't know which state, but she speaks Telugu and Hindi.
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Telugu, being a Dravidian language, might have a different appearance from the North Indian languages. However, I've looked at a Telugu site and most of the surnames mentioned there have a familiar appearance; Kumar, Rao, Reddy, etc.
There is a (Sanskrit?) word, Pushpaka, that seems to have a place in Indian mythology. I don't know though if it is found as a name. It may be related to the female personal name Pushpa, "flower-like or blossom-like" (Dictionary of Sanskrit Names).
As for Achsah; if it is an Indian name perhaps it is another version of Akshaya, "everlasting one" (same source).
A great deal of speculation here and no answer. Sorry!
There is a (Sanskrit?) word, Pushpaka, that seems to have a place in Indian mythology. I don't know though if it is found as a name. It may be related to the female personal name Pushpa, "flower-like or blossom-like" (Dictionary of Sanskrit Names).
As for Achsah; if it is an Indian name perhaps it is another version of Akshaya, "everlasting one" (same source).
A great deal of speculation here and no answer. Sorry!
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Achsah looks like a variation on a mosque with the name of al-Aqsa. As for Bushpaka...where in India is she from? If you know that, maybe you can go to a local library and dig through some books. Happy searching.
You're a good friend to want to get her something personalized (-:
You're a good friend to want to get her something personalized (-:
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