Tilak
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tilak
Tilak derives from Sanskrit and means a mark or dot applied to the forehead, particularly the decorative mark worn on the brow in Hindu tradition.
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Etymology
Tilak derives from Sanskrit and means a mark or dot applied to the forehead, particularly the decorative mark worn on the brow in Hindu tradition. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Asian religious and social practices dating back thousands of years.
Tilak currently ranks #9,772 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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