Girl Name Indian · Sanskrit

Palak

Pronunciation /PAL-ak/

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“protector”

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Palak's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Palak.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundPa
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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P → Kanya (Virgo)
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Lucky gemstone: Emerald
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Meaning of Palak

Palak is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Eyelash, protector”.

Palak's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Girl

Palak at a Glance

Popularity
88/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
12/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Palak is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Palak Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#42#56#692015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#42

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Palak Name Profile

Meaningprotector
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderGirl Name
First LetterP
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score88/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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