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Vikas

Progress, development

vee-kas /vɪkɑːs/

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Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
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Meaning & Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'विकास' (vikaas), meaning 'progress' or 'development'. It is the name of the god Vishnu's fifth avatar, Matsya, who is considered the savior of mankind and appears in the form of a fish.

Spiritual meaning

Symbolizes spiritual growth and progress towards enlightenment

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

विकास

विकास: विघ्नोत्तर, उत्पादन, विवेक

🇮🇳Hindi

विकास

विकास: विघ्न उत्तर, विकास, विवेक

🇮🇳Tamil

விகாச

விகாச: விழம்பு, விஜயம், விழிக்கவும்

🇮🇳Telugu

వికాశ

వికాశ: విధేయ, విజయ, విశధేయ

🇮🇳Marathi

Vikas

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Progress, development

🇧🇩Bengali

Vikas

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Progress, development

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

vee-kas

/vɪkɑːs/

Lucky number

5

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

GoldGreen

Life path

3

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name "Vikas" carries the message of progress and growth in various aspects of life, be it in personal, emotional, or professional domains. It signifies continuous advancement and improvement, reminding us to never stop striving for betterment.

In Hinduism, the name "Vikas" holds significant spiritual significance as it is also the name of the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Matsya. Matsya is considered the savior who appears in the form of a fish to rescue mankind from the great deluge. The name thus embodies the sacred qualities of salvation, protection, and the power of transformation. Vikas is a reminder that no matter what challenges we face in life, we will always be guided and supported by the divine, providing us hope and a sense of purpose.

Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit: विघ्नोत्तर, उत्पादन, विवेक • विकास (विघ्नोत्तर) हिंदू नाम होता है, जिसमें विघ्नोत्तर शब्द का अर्थ विघ्न का निराशान होना है। विकास (उत्पादन) के अर्थ में विकास का यह अर्थ नयाँ कार्य विकास होता है। विकास (विवेक) के अर्थ में विवेक का अर्थ विचार, विज्ञान होता है।

Historical references

The Hindu king Vikramaditya, who ruled from Ujjain in present day Madhya Pradesh, India, around 5th-6th century CE. The legend of the Vikramaditya calendar states that during his reign, a sage named Vikram brought the sun god Surya to Ujjain, and the king established a new calendar based on this event. Context: Ancient Indian king and founder of a calendar system.

Vikas Swarup, an Indian-born Australian novelist, penned the Booker Prize-winning novel 'Sacred Games' in 2017. The story revolves around an investigation into the criminal underworld of Mumbai, India, and its connection to the city's past. Context: Modern Indian author of a renowned novel.

Notable people with this name

Vikas Gupta, Indian TV producer and actor

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