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Prakash

prah-KASH

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

57

Peak Year

#10 in 1995

First Recorded

1972

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Sanskrit word meaning 'light', 'brightness', or 'radiance'. It is a common given name in India, symbolizing enlightenment.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Prakash Amritraj

    Indian-American tennis player and actor.

  • Prakash Padukone

    Former Indian badminton player.

Nicknames

PrakashPrakashji

Spelling Variations

PrakeshPrakish

Similar Names

ArjunRaviSuryaVivek

Personality Traits

BrightOptimisticIntelligentSpiritual

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