Akash

Akash or Aakash orAkaash is a first name in India, derived from Sanskrit आकाश (Transliteration: "akasha"), meaning "sky" or "aether." Akash Ganga is the Hindu term for the Milky Way. It is also commonly interpreted as "Sky". The word "Akash" has its roots deeply embedded in Hindu Philosophy. As per the philosophy, there are 5 basic elements that the human body comprises. They are - Water (Jal), Earth (Prithivi), Fire (Agni), Wind (Vaayu) and finally Space (Akash). Space or Akash is also known as Ether or Aether as mentioned above. It is that element that is not seen, felt, smelt, tasted or even heard. It is the element of our higher perceptional senses. It is the element of our astral selves. Akash gives the sense of a higher power. With space, it is implied as a 'higher being'. Akash is a well used name among Hinduism. Many people today still keep this name for its rich history and meaning.

Akash is also the name of a surface-to-air missile developed by the DRDO in India.