Vikasविकास
Vikāsa · traditionally used for boys
“Blossoming; growth”
MW vi-kāsa: "expanding, budding, blowing (of flowers); opening (of the heart), cheerfulness, serenity; expansion, development, growth." Apte: "Blowing, expanding, blooming, budding; increase, growth."
Starting sound and where it falls
Vikas begins with Vi — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Vi open Rohini pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Vikas Khanna (chef).
Cultural context
Evokes blossoming and growth, like a flower opening or steady progress.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Vikas mean?
Vikas (Vikāsa) is attested as “Blossoming; growth.” MW vi-kāsa: "expanding, budding, blowing (of flowers); opening (of the heart), cheerfulness, serenity; expansion, development, growth." Apte: "Blowing, expanding, blooming, budding; increase, growth."
Which nakshatra sound does Vikas fit?
Vikas begins with the sound Vi, which opens Rohini pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Vikas a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Vikas is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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