Akhil

Akhil is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin. The name is derived from the word akhila, meaning "entire," "whole," or "universal." It is commonly used in India and among South Asian communities, and it appears in various languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam as a first name or part of a longer name.

In linguistic and onomastic contexts, Akhil is often chosen for its positive connotations of completeness and universality. The name is primarily a given name rather than a surname and is used across religious and linguistic communities in South Asia. Its simple, dignified pronunciation contributes to its popularity in contemporary naming trends, including in the Indian diaspora.

Notable people with the name include Akhil Akkineni, an Indian actor in Telugu cinema and the son of actor Nagarjuna. Another prominent figure is Akhil Reed Amar, an American legal scholar and professor at Yale Law School known for his work on constitutional law and American legal history. Beyond these individuals, the name Akhil appears in literature and media as a representative modern Indian given name, reflecting its broad cultural adoption.