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dawn, light, radiance
Pronunciation: a-lohk
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Alok is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "dawn". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: a-lohk. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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अलोक
Light, Vision, Radiance
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
a-lohk
IPA
/əlɔk/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Alok is a name derived from the Sanskrit word 'alok' which means 'light', 'vision', or 'radiance'. It is a significant name in Hindu mythology and is often associated with the god of light, Agni.
Historical Usage
The name Alok is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Alokah' which means 'radiant' or 'shining'. It is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita.
Ancient India (circa 400 BCE - 1000 CE)
Another reference to Alok is found in the Jain tradition, where Alok is considered the 24th Tirthankara, or enlightened teacher. His life story is recounted in various Jain texts, such as the Kalpa Sutra.
Ancient India (circa 500 BCE - 1000 CE)
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Translations
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अलोक
Light, Vision, Radiance
अलोक
अलोक
அலோக்
அல், ஓக் (Light, Vision, Radiance)
అలోక్
అలోక్ (Light, Vision, Radiance)
Alok
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे dawn, light, radiance
Alok
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ dawn, light, radiance
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