parkash

Parkash is a personal name of Indian origin, commonly used as both a given name and a surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit prakāśa, meaning light, brightness, or illumination.

In Punjabi, Hindi, and other Indo-Aryan languages, Parkash is used across communities, particularly among Sikhs and Hindus. The name appears in several spellings, including Prakash, Parkash, Parakash, and Prakāś, reflecting transliteration from Devanagari and Gurmukhi scripts.

As a given name, Parkash is often part of compound names such as Parkash Singh. Notable individuals with the name include Parkash Singh Badal, an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Punjab and founded the Shiromani Akali Dal.

The name remains common among the Indian diaspora and in contemporary media, where it is used in various cultural and religious contexts.