Prakash

हिन्दी:प्रकाश·ગુજરાતી:પ્રકાશ

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Bright light, sunshine

About the name

Prakash is a beloved boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'Bright light, sunshine'.

What is the meaning of the name Prakash?: Prakash means "Bright light, sunshine". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Prakash?: The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Prakash is Kanya.
What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Prakash?: The Nakshatra for Prakash is Uttara Phalguni.
How is Prakash written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?: हिन्दी (Devanagari): प्रकाश · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): પ્રકાશ

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