Vikash

Vikash is a masculine given name widely used in India and among Indian communities abroad. It is commonly transliterated as Vikash, Vikas, or Vikaas, and in Devanagari it is written as विकास. The name is most common in Hindi-speaking regions, though its use extends to other parts of South Asia and the diaspora.

Etymology and meaning: Vikash derives from the Sanskrit term vikāśa, meaning development, expansion, or growth. As a given name, it is associated with progress, improvement, and positive change.

Usage and cultural context: In India, Vikash is typically given at birth and used with a family name or surname, with ordering varying by community. The name is generally treated as masculine in most linguistic and cultural contexts. Variants and spellings reflect regional preferences and transliteration practices.

Notability and perception: Many individuals named Vikash have appeared in public life across fields such as sports, academia, politics, and the arts. Because it is a common given name rather than a unique identifier, there is no single canonical biography associated with the name, but it is widely recognized within Indian naming traditions.

Variants and related names: Related spellings include Vikas and Vikaas. The root is the same, and regional pronunciation guides influence the chosen transliteration.