Aloka
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aloka
Aloka is a Sanskrit name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Sanskrit root "alok" which refers to illumination or brightness.
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Etymology
Aloka is a Sanskrit name meaning "light" or "radiance," derived from the Sanskrit root "alok" which refers to illumination or brightness. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in India and among South Asian diaspora communities, with historical usage in classical Sanskrit literature and religious texts.
Aloka currently ranks #4,373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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