Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Alka

“A lock or tress of hair”

About the name Alka

Meaning
A lock or tress of hair
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
A
Name number
7

Numerology of Alka

Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Alka

Krittika

Naming syllable “A” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMesha (Aries)
DeityAgni, the sacred fire
SymbolA blade or flame

Bright, sharp minded and brave. Traditionally linked with clarity, honesty and a leader's confidence.

All Krittika names
Alka starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Alka

What does the name Alka mean?

Alka means "A lock or tress of hair" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Alka a boy or a girl name?

Alka is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Alka match?

The name Alka starts with the syllable "A", which is a naming syllable of Krittika nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Alka?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Alka adds up to 7. Thinker: thoughtful, wise and a seeker of answers. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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