Indian name meaning
Vikas
♂ BoyVi·kas · 2 syllables
Progress; development; blossoming
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Vikash
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| V | i | k | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Vikas carries the name number 4.
About the name Vikas
Vikas is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Progress; development; blossoming.”
Spoken aloud it is Vi·kas — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Vikash; both spellings are the same name. Vikas appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vikas mean?
Vikas means “Progress; development; blossoming.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Vikas a boy or a girl name?
Vikas is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Vikas?
Vikas is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Vikas?
Vikas has 2 syllables and is said as Vi·kas.
What are the other spellings of Vikas?
Vikas is also commonly spelled Vikash. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Vikas?
In the Chaldean system, Vikas has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Vikas a common name in India?
Vikas appears 89 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Vikas?
For a sister to Vikas, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Vaani, Vaijayanti, Vamika or Vishakha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Vikas?
Tejas, Shreyas, Elias or Paras share Vikas's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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