Nepali boy name
Aalok name meaning
आलोक
Say it: aa-LOK/aːlok/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #383
Meaning of Aalok
Light, brightness; radiance.
नेपालीमा: आलोक संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ प्रकाश, उज्यालो वा चमक हुन्छ।
About the name Aalok
Light, brightness and radiance give Aalok a clear, uplifting feeling. This Sanskrit name may suit parents who want a simple light meaning with a compact sound. It is pronounced aa-LOK, moving from an open beginning to a firm final syllable, and has 5 letters. Aalok is less common, ranking #383 among boy names in our sample. Compare Alok for a shorter spelling and Aloke for another form, or consider the similar sound of Ashok as you narrow your choices.
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Aalok at a glance
| Name | Aalok |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | आलोक also अअलोक, आलोक् |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #383 among boy names (13 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Aalok
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Prakash♂प्रकाशLight, brightness, illumination
- Kiran♂किरणRay of light
- Deepak♂दीपकLamp
- Dinesh♂दिनेशLord of the day
- Sudip♂सुदिपVery bright
- Arjun♂अर्जुनBright, white, shining
- Dipesh♂दीपेशLord of light
- Sandeep♂सन्दीपLit lamp
- Pradip♂प्रदिपLamp, light
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Dipendra♂दीपेन्द्रLord of light or lamps
Names that sound like Aalok
Aalok in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐁𑐮𑑀𑐎 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒂𑒪𑒼𑒏 |
| Bengali | আলোক |
| Gujarati | આલોક |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀆𑀮𑁄𑀓 |
| IAST romanization | ālok |
FAQ about the name Aalok
What is the meaning of Aalok?
Aalok means: Light, brightness; radiance. (नेपालीमा: आलोक, प्रकाश)
Is Aalok a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Aalok in Nepali?
Aalok is written आलोक in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अअलोक or आलोक्.
How do you pronounce Aalok?
Aalok is pronounced aa-LOK (IPA: /aːlok/).
What is the origin of the name Aalok?
Aalok is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Aalok?
Aalok ranks #383 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Aalok?
Other spellings of Aalok: Alok, Aloke.