Prakash (ప్రకాష్)
Light, brightness
Prakash (Telugu: ప్రకాష్) is a male Hindu/Telugu baby name meaning "Light, brightness". It is associated with Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (Pada 3) and the starting syllable "Pa" in standard Telugu nakshatra-pada baby-naming tradition. Chaldean numerology value: 4 (Rahu · discipline, structure, practicality, hard work).
Name Details
| Name (English) | Prakash |
| Name (Telugu) | ప్రకాష్ |
| Meaning | Light, brightness |
| Gender | male |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni (ఉత్తర ఫల్గుని) |
| Pada | Pada 3 (syllable "Pa") |
| Numerology (Chaldean) | 4 — Rahu · discipline, structure, practicality, hard work |
About Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Names
Names beginning with the syllables "Te, To, Pa, Pi" (one per pada) are traditionally assigned to children born under Uttara Phalguni (ఉత్తర ఫల్గుని) Nakshatra in the Telugu/Andhra naming tradition. The pada (quarter) of the nakshatra at the moment of birth determines which specific syllable applies — Prakash belongs to Pada 3 (syllable "Pa"). See the complete Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra guide for personality traits, compatible nakshatras, and remedies.