Gender: Male
Origin: Hindu
Meaning: Light, Enlightened, Light of Sun, Bright
Pronunciation: prah-kahsh, ˈprɑːkɑːʃ, P R AA K AA SH
Popularity Rank: #1,719
The name Prakash is of Hindi origin and means 'light' or 'brightness'. It is a popular name in India and is often given to male children as a symbol of hope and positivity.
The name Prakash is of Hindu origin and means Light, Enlightened, Light of Sun, Bright, One who Radiates the Light. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Prakash is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: prah-kahsh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈprɑːkɑːʃ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P R AA K AA SH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Prakash is recorded 38,876 times globally, ranking it as the 1,719th most common name worldwide.
Prakash is most prevalent in India, with 12,329 occurrences, making it the 39th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Prakash is found among 1 in every 71 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #39 | 1 : 71 |
| Saudi Arabia | #484 | 1 : 443 |
| United Arab Emirates | #121 | 1 : 223 |
| Oman | #161 | 1 : 241 |
| Qatar | #49 | 1 : 184 |
| Kuwait | #108 | 1 : 266 |
| Malaysia | #688 | 1 : 1,006 |
| United States of America | #2,289 | 1 : 1,305 |
| Singapore | #323 | 1 : 495 |
| Bahrain | #137 | 1 : 349 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Prakash from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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