How do you pronounce Prakash?

Prakash is pronounced prah-KAHSH.

What is the origin of Prakash?

Prakash is of Nepali origin, from Hindu culture.

Gender-neutral name Nepali origin Hindu tradition

prah-KAHSH · 7 letters · 2 syllables

What it means

light, brightness

Language

Nepali

Culture

Hindu

Religion

Hindu

Style era

timeless

Themes

light · classic

2006 rank#—

2006 births6

Peak year1995

First appeared1972

Total US births57

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

Pra

Alternate spellings

PrakaashPrakaash

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