विकास

Vikas

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Vikas is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Development, growth, blossoming”.

MeaningDevelopment, growth, blossoming
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asविकास
Pronunciationvih-KAAS
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal

Meaning and origin of Vikas

Vikas comes from Sanskrit vikasa, meaning expansion, blossoming or opening, as of a flower. In modern Hindi it is the everyday word for development and progress. It became very popular in India in the later twentieth century, reflecting the optimism of a developing nation.

Is Vikas a Hindu name?

Vikas is used by Hindu families; it is a word of growth and progress, not tied to a particular deity.

How popular is Vikas?

Very common in India among adults born from the 1970s to 1990s.

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Spellings and variants of Vikas

VikashBikash

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vikas mean?

Vikas means 'Development, growth, blossoming'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Vikas a Hindu name?

Vikas is used by Hindu families; it is a word of growth and progress, not tied to a particular deity.

How do you pronounce Vikas?

Vikas is pronounced vih-KAAS.

Is Vikas a boy or girl name?

Vikas is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.