Bikash

Bikash is a masculine given name widely used in South Asia. It derives from the Sanskrit word vikāśa, meaning expansion, development, or blossoming, and is often associated with growth and progress.

The name is especially common in Bengali-speaking regions, such as Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, and is also found in Nepal and other parts of India. Spelling variants include Bikash, Vikash, and Vikas, with transliterations adapted to local scripts. In Bengali it is written বিকাশ.

As a given name, Bikash is typically used for males. Its meaning and sound have contributed to its longevity and broad usage across communities, and it appears in literature, media, and contemporary naming practices.

Notable people named Bikash come from diverse fields, including politics, science, sports, and the arts. The name is part of a broader family of South Asian names derived from the same root: Vikash and Vikas.