Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: God is the only truth, Lord Shiva, God's Name, Primal Being
Pronunciation: AHN-kahr, /ˈɒŋkɑr/, AO NG K AH R
Popularity Rank: #22,895
Onkar is a Sikh term which is derived from the Punjabi language. It means 'God is the only truth'. It is often used as a symbol of the all-encompassing power and presence of God in Sikhism.
The name Onkar is of Indian origin and means God is the only truth, Lord Shiva, God's Name, Primal Being, Onkar is the first phrase in the mul Mantra meaning there is only one God, 2 it is found in the gurmukhi script 3 and is consequently also part of the Sikh morning prayer, Japji Sahib. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Onkar is commonly found in India, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and 41 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AHN-kahr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɒŋkɑr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AO NG K AH R
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Onkar is recorded 1,725 times globally, ranking it as the 22,895th most common name worldwide.
Onkar is most prevalent in India, with 381 occurrences, making it the 1,857th most popular name in the country.
In Canada, the name Onkar is found among 1 in every 1991 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #1,857 | 1 : 2,293 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,065 | 1 : 3,996 |
| Canada | #2,544 | 1 : 1,991 |
| United States of America | #11,729 | 1 : 10,964 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,303 | 1 : 21,911 |
| Italy | #8,925 | 1 : 9,460 |
| United Kingdom | #5,747 | 1 : 5,076 |
| Oman | #5,763 | 1 : 7,342 |
| Kuwait | #5,001 | 1 : 8,235 |
| Qatar | #5,254 | 1 : 8,794 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Onkar from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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