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Name
Vikram
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

The boy's name Vikram has its origin in India and means 'the brave' or 'the strong'. It derives from the Sanskrit word vikrama (विक्रम), which stands for 'bravery, courage, heroism, strength'. Vikram is a widely used first name, particularly popular in India.

What does the name Vikram mean?

Vikram, an Indian boy's name, means 'the brave' or 'the strong' and comes from the Sanskrit word vikrama (विक्रम), which stands for 'bravery, courage, heroism, strength'. The name is very popular in India and also appears in the form Bikram. Notable personalities with this name include Indian director Vikram Kumar and actor Vikram Prabhu.

Where does the name Vikram come from?

The name Vikram has its roots in Sanskrit and means 'the brave' or 'the strong'. The Sanskrit word vikrama (विक्रम) consists of terms for bravery, courage, heroism, and strength. It is used in various languages, including Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Vikram?

Vikram is pronounced like 'Wikram'.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Vikram enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. In the last ten years, Vikram has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,458th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,338th.

Nicknames & pet names

Vicky

Famous people

  • Vikram Atri (British cricketer)
  • Vikram Banerjee (cricketer from England)
  • Vikram Bawa (Indian photographer)
  • Vikram Bhagvandas Mehta (Indian mathematician)
  • Vikram Bhatt (film director from Venezuela)
  • Vikram Chandra (Indian writer)
  • Vikram Chatterjee (actor from India)
  • Vikram Chopra (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Dharma (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Gokhale (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Krishna (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Kumar (film director from India)
  • Vikram Oberoi (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Prabhu (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Rathour (cricketer from India)
  • Vikram Sahay (Canadian actor)
  • Vikram Sarabhai (Indian physicist)
  • Vikram Seth (Indian writer)
  • Vikram Singh (Indian actor)
  • Vikram Singh (badminton player from India)

Frequently asked questions about the name Vikram

What does the name Vikram mean?

Vikram means 'the brave' or 'the strong' and comes from the Sanskrit word vikrama, which describes bravery, courage, heroism, and strength.

Where does the name Vikram come from?

Vikram has its roots in Sanskrit and is used in various Indian languages such as Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.

How popular is the name Vikram?

The name Vikram is widely used in India and enjoys great popularity. Variants of the name, such as Bikram, can also be found in other parts of the world.

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