Indian name meaning
Alok
♂ BoyA·lok · 2 syllables
Light; brightness; a shout of triumph
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| A | l | o | k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
1 + 3 + 7 + 2 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Alok carries the name number 4.
About the name Alok
Alok is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Light; brightness; a shout of triumph.”
Spoken aloud it is A·lok — 2 syllables. Alok turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alok mean?
Alok means “Light; brightness; a shout of triumph.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Alok a boy or a girl name?
Alok is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Alok?
Alok is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Alok?
Alok has 2 syllables and is said as A·lok.
What is the numerology number of the name Alok?
In the Chaldean system, Alok has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Alok a common name in India?
Alok appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Alok?
For a sister to Alok, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Nanda all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Alok?
Shlok, Trilok or Ashok share Alok's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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