Basak
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Basak
Basak means "spring" or "morning light" and derives from Sanskrit roots, where "bas" relates to shine or light and the suffix "-ak" forms a noun.
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Etymology
Basak means "spring" or "morning light" and derives from Sanskrit roots, where "bas" relates to shine or light and the suffix "-ak" forms a noun. The name is primarily used in Bengali and Indian Hindu communities, with historical prevalence in Bengal as both a given name and surname.
Basak currently ranks #4,524 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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