Laughing, Playful
Pronunciation: ZA-lak
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Zalak is a unisex name from Hindu origin meaning "Laughing". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ZA-lak. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Zalak
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Laughing, Playful
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ZA-lak
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name
Historical Usage
The Hindu name Zalak is believed to have originated from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, Zalak is mentioned as the name of a demon, who was slain by the hero Bhima during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
circa 400 BC
Another reference to Zalak can be found in the Puranas, a set of ancient Sanskrit texts. Here, Zalak is described as a Yaksha, a nature spirit or demon, who was often propitiated by kings and commoners alike for ensuring a bountiful harvest and protecting their villages from harm.
circa 500-1000 AD
Translations
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Zalak
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Laughing, Playful
Zalak
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Laughing, Playful
Zalak
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Laughing, Playful
Zalak
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Laughing, Playful
Zalak
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Laughing, Playful
Zalak
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Laughing, Playful
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