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Valak

Quick answerValak is derived from Sanskrit and means "king" or "ruler," stemming from the root word denoting sovereignty and royal authority.

Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,991
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2019
Syllables2
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology11 Chaldean 4
Global rank#13,991

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Valak

Valak is derived from Sanskrit and means "king" or "ruler," stemming from the root word denoting sovereignty and royal authority.

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Etymology

Valak is derived from Sanskrit and means "king" or "ruler," stemming from the root word denoting sovereignty and royal authority. The name appears in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, notably as a title used in ancient Indian texts and as the name of a deity or celestial being in various religious contexts.

Valak currently ranks #13,991 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

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