Nepali boy name
Lok name meaning
लोक
Say it: LOK/lok/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #290
Meaning of Lok
World, people or realm; the inhabitants of the world.
नेपालीमा: लोक संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ संसार, जनता वा लोक हुन्छ। यसले संसारमा बस्ने मानिसहरूलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Lok
Only three letters long, Lok has a broad meaning: world, people or realm, including the inhabitants of the world. This Sanskrit name has an earth theme and can feel open and inclusive to parents drawn to that idea. Pronounced LOK, it has one compact beat and a crisp final sound. It is common, at #290 among boy names in our sample. Compare the similarly brief Lek and Lal if length matters to you, or explore the rhyming Alok.
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Lok at a glance
| Name | Lok |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | लोक also लोक्, लओक |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | L · ल |
| Length | 3 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #290 among boy names (19 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.
Famous people named Lok
- Lok Bahadur Thapa · b. 1970
Nepalese diplomat
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Kshitiz♂क्षितिजHorizon
- Bhuwan♂भुवनWorld, earth, universe
- Kshitij♂क्षितिजHorizon
- Bishwa♂विश्वThe world or universe
- Sita♂♀सीताFurrow
- Prithivi♂पृथिवीThe earth
- Bhuban♂भुवनWorld, earth, universe
- Prithvi♂पृथ्वीThe earth
- Bishwo♂विश्वThe world or universe
- Aashma♂♀आशमाStone or rock
- Bhuvan♂भुवनWorld, earth, universe
- Jagat♂♀जगतThe world or universe
Names that sound like Lok
- Lov♂लभOr Love
- Lek♂लेकWriting, letter or inscription
- Lal♂लालRed
- Love♂लभEnglish word for deep affection and love
- Lekh♂लेखWriting, letter or inscription
- Lav♂लवSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Luka♂लुकाForm of Luke
- Lil♂लिलDivine play or pastime
- Loken♂लोकेनProbably from Lok
- Luv♂लभSon of Rama
- Lab♂लवSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Lokap♂लोकप
Lok in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐮𑑀𑐎 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒪𑒼𑒏 |
| Bengali | লোক |
| Gujarati | લોક |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀮𑁄𑀓 |
| IAST romanization | lok |
FAQ about the name Lok
What is the meaning of Lok?
Lok means: World, people or realm; the inhabitants of the world. (नेपालीमा: संसार, लोक)
Is Lok a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Lok in Nepali?
Lok is written लोक in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written लोक् or लओक.
How do you pronounce Lok?
Lok is pronounced LOK (IPA: /lok/).
What is the origin of the name Lok?
Lok is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Lok?
Lok ranks #290 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Lok?
Notable people named Lok include Lok Bahadur Thapa (Nepalese diplomat).