Alaka (अलका) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Kubera's celestial city”.
Alaka means “Kubera's celestial city”. Alaka (अलका · అలక) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Kubera's celestial city”. It comes from the Sanskrit alakā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “अ” falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, within Mesha rashi (Aries).
Alaka name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Alaka |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Kubera's celestial city |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | अलका |
| Telugu | అలక |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | alakā |
| Pronunciation | A-la-ka |
| First syllable | अ |
| Nakshatra | Krittika (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Earth & mountains |
Meaning and origin of Alaka
Alaka is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word alakā, meaning “Kubera's celestial city”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Alaka
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “अ” of Alaka falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Mesha rashi (Aries). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Alaka
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): अलका
- Telugu: అలక
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): alakā
How to pronounce Alaka
Say it as “A-la-ka” — 3 spoken syllables.
Alaka is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Alaka
Amaravati, Badrika, Dharitri, Dhatri, Kanchi, Medini
Alaka: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Alaka?
Alaka means “Kubera's celestial city”. It comes from the Sanskrit alakā.
Is Alaka a traditional or a modern name?
Alaka is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Alaka written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): अलका. In Telugu: అలక. Sanskrit transliteration: alakā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Alaka?
Its first syllable “अ” falls in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1) and Mesha rashi (Aries) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Alaka?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Alaka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Kubera's celestial city
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alaka mean?
Alaka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Kubera's celestial city”.
Is Alaka a boy or girl name?
Alaka is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Alaka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Alaka aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Alaka?
The Chaldean name number of Alaka is 8.
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