Phalak
Phalak is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Urdu and Persian origin, meaning “Sky, heaven”.
| Meaning | Sky, heaven |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Urdu and Persian |
| Written as | फ़लक |
| Pronunciation | FUH-luk |
| Tradition | Muslim, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Phalak
Phalak is the Hindi spelling of Falak, from Arabic falak, meaning 'sky', 'heavens' or 'celestial sphere'. The word passed into Persian and Urdu poetry as an image of the vast sky. Through Urdu it became popular as a girls' name in India and Pakistan, used by both Muslim and Hindu families; the Hindi spelling with ph is often pronounced with an f sound. The Sanskrit word phalaka, 'board' or 'shield', is unrelated.
Is Phalak a Muslim name?
Phalak has no specific religious meaning, but the word falak appears in the Quran for the orbits in which the sun and moon move.
How popular is Phalak?
A modern, fairly popular name in India and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Phalak
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Phalak
Names similar to Phalak
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Phalak mean?
Phalak means 'Sky, heaven'. It is of Arabic, via Urdu and Persian origin.
Is Phalak a Muslim name?
Phalak has no specific religious meaning, but the word falak appears in the Quran for the orbits in which the sun and moon move.
How do you pronounce Phalak?
Phalak is pronounced FUH-luk.
Is Phalak a boy or girl name?
Phalak is usually a girl name.