Tilak
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tilak
- Gender
- Boy name
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The first name Tilak is associated with a Hindu custom that serves to warmly welcome a person upon their arrival. Metaphorically, the name means 'the great leader'.
What does the name Tilak mean?
Tilak is a male name that refers to a Hindu ritual used to welcome an arriving person. Translated, this name means 'the great leader'. It has its roots in Sanskrit, derived from the word tilaka (तिलक), which means 'a great leader'. Additionally, the name in Uzbek carries the meanings 'the wish' or 'the hope'.
Where does the name Tilak come from?
The name Tilak is a male first name with Sanskrit origins, meaning 'the great leader'.
How do you pronounce Tilak?
Tilak is pronounced as 'Ti-lak'.
Popularity
In Germany, Tilak is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity charts. Its best ranking was in 1996, reaching 2,357th place in the name charts of England. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times there, placing it 3,112th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1996 and 2024, it ranks 2,986th in England.
Frequently asked questions about the name Tilak
What does the name Tilak mean?
Tilak is a male name that refers to a Hindu ritual and translates to 'the great leader'. The name has its roots in Sanskrit and is derived from the word tilaka (तिलक).
Where does the name Tilak come from?
The name Tilak has its origins in Sanskrit and is used in Hindu and Indian contexts. It also carries the meanings 'the wish' or 'the hope' in Uzbek.
How popular is the name Tilak?
Tilak is known in certain cultural circles, particularly in India and among Hindus, but is overall less common than many other traditional names.