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Kharak: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“sword (usual reading)”
کھڑک
ਖੜਕ
What Kharak means
Kharak (کھڑک, Sanskrit ਖੜਕ) is a Sikh boy’s name that is most often explained as “sword (usual reading)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary, khaḍga.
Kharak at a glance
- Meaning
- sword (usual reading)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Faith
- Sikh
- Say it
- kha-rak
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- K · ک
Meaning of Kharak
- In English
- sword (usual reading)
- اردو میں معنی
- تلوار (عام تشریح)
Origin and history of Kharak
Meaning disputed
Usually taken as Punjabi kharag, sword, from Sanskrit khaḍga; the spelling Kharak may also echo the Punjabi kharak, a clang or clash, so the reading is not certain.
Base wordSanskrit khaḍga
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Kharak
- Say it
- kha-rak2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Kharak
- Urdu
- کھڑک
- Original script
- ਖੜਕ
- Other spellings
- Kharag
- Known bearer
- Maharaja Kharak Singh (1801–1840), son of Ranjit Singh
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Kharak
Sikh girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Kharak.
Names like Kharak
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Names that sound like Kharak
Questions about the name Kharak
What does the name Kharak mean?
Kharak means “sword (usual reading)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: تلوار (عام تشریح). Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899).
Is Kharak a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kharak is a boy’s name.
Is Kharak a Sikh name?
Yes. Kharak is used by Sikh families. It is of Sanskrit origin. Usually taken as Punjabi kharag, sword, from Sanskrit khaḍga; the spelling Kharak may also echo the Punjabi kharak, a clang or clash, so the reading is not certain.
How do you pronounce Kharak?
Say it “kha-rak”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Kharak in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Kharak is written کھڑک. In its original script: ਖੜਕ.
What are other spellings of Kharak?
Kharak is also spelled Kharag.
Who is a famous person named Kharak?
Maharaja Kharak Singh (1801–1840), son of Ranjit Singh
Is the meaning of Kharak verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.