Rakku

Rakku is a transliterated term that appears in several languages of the Indian subcontinent. Because it is not tied to a single language or script, its meaning and use vary by locale, and the romanized spelling "rakku" may represent different underlying words. In some contexts it is used as a personal name or nickname, and in others it may appear as part of a place name or family name. The lack of a single, widely recognized definition means that the interpretation of "rakku" depends on regional linguistic context.

In English-language sources, references to "Rakku" are limited and typically localized, often appearing in regional media, literature, or genealogical sources rather than in global reference works. There is no consensus on a universal etymology or set of uses, and many instances are specific to particular communities.

Because transliteration from scripts such as Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, or others can produce the same spelling, the term often requires context to determine its meaning. As a result, "rakku" is best understood as a cluster of regional uses rather than a single, standalone concept in its own right.