Prakash Surname
“Light, illumination”
Also spelled: Parkash
Various surnamesSanskrit origin · Hindi/South Indian
History & Significance
Prakash comes from Sanskrit prakasha, 'clearness, brightness, splendour, light'. It is a common given name and surname in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. No single caste owns it: families of many communities use it, so the name alone does not show caste or gotra. Parkash is a variant spelling.
What is the Gotra for Prakash?
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Find Prakash Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- Light, illumination
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Language
- Hindi/South Indian
- Category
- Various
Regional Distribution
The Prakash surname is predominantly found in: