Tilak

Tilak Meaning & Origin

About Tilak
The name "Tilak" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a masculine given name in India. It has multiple meanings, but the most common interpretation is "mark" or "ornament" in reference to the traditional forehead mark worn by Hindus, known as a tilak. The tilak is often a religious or cultural symbol and is applied during religious ceremonies or as a sign of devotion. The name Tilak can also be associated with qualities such as auspiciousness, spirituality, and reverence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tilak are male.

Tilak Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/tilak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tilak in Braille

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

The name Tilak in braille

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

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

The name Tilak in sign language

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