Parkash
Parkash is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi, from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Light, brightness”.
| Meaning | Light, brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi, from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਪਰਕਾਸ਼ |
| Pronunciation | pur-KAASH |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Parkash
Parkash is the Punjabi form of Prakash, from Sanskrit prakasha, 'light', 'brightness' or 'manifestation'. Punjabi speech often shifts 'pra' to 'par', as also in Pardeep. In Sikh usage the word has special weight: the prakash of the Guru Granth Sahib is the ceremonial opening of the scripture each morning, and Prakash Purab is the celebration of a Guru's birth. The name is borne by many Punjabis, including the former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal.
Is Parkash a Sikh name?
Parkash is used mostly by Sikh and Punjabi Hindu families; for Sikhs it echoes the prakash, or installing, of the Guru Granth Sahib.
How popular is Parkash?
Common among Punjabi men of older generations.
Gifts with the name Parkash
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Spellings and variants of Parkash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parkash mean?
Parkash means 'Light, brightness'. It is of Punjabi, from Sanskrit origin.
Is Parkash a Sikh name?
Parkash is used mostly by Sikh and Punjabi Hindu families; for Sikhs it echoes the prakash, or installing, of the Guru Granth Sahib.
How do you pronounce Parkash?
Parkash is pronounced pur-KAASH.
Is Parkash a boy or girl name?
Parkash is usually a boy name.