Prakash

Prakash Meaning & Origin

About Prakash
The name "Prakash" is of Indian origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "prakasha," which means "light" or "brightness." As a name, Prakash symbolizes illumination, enlightenment, and knowledge. It is often given to boys with the hope that they will bring light and wisdom into the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Prakash are male.

Prakash Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA0 K AA1 SH
🌐 IPA
/prɑˈkɑʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prakash in Braille

Here's how to represent Prakash in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Prakash in braille

How to Spell the Name Prakash in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Prakash using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Prakash in sign language

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