Vikram
/V-IH-K-R-AH-M/
Valour, stride of power — the name of the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya whose court was graced by the nine gems of learning. The Vikram Samvat calendar bears his name.
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Yes — Vikram is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Valour, stride of power — the name of the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya whose court was graced by the nine gems of learning. The Vikram Samvat calendar bears his name.”. It also appears in Jain tradition.
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This page tells you what Vikram means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Vikram is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Valour, stride of power — the name of the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya whose court was graced by the nine gems of learning. The Vikram Samvat calendar bears his name." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Hindu heritage, Vikram is also used in Jain traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Indian, American, British, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali, Singaporean families, Vikram carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Vikram's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Vikram opens with “Vi.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Vikram aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Vikram's birth-star reading →What does Vikram's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Vikram resonates in either tradition.
Vikram's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Vikram's full reading →
Does Vikram go with your family's names?
Vikram breaks into 6 sounds: /V-IH-K-R-AH-M/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Vikram sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Vikram beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Vikram — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Vikram
If Vikram resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Hindu boy names, common in Indian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Hindu boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Hindu boy names that open with the same syllables as Vikram
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Common questions about Vikram
What does the name Vikram mean?
Vikram means "Valour, stride of power — the name of the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya whose court was graced by the nine gems of learning. The Vikram Samvat calendar bears his name.." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Vikram a boy or girl name?
Vikram is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Vikram?
Vikram is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu, Jain traditions, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Vikram a Hindu name?
Yes. Vikram is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin. It also appears in Jain tradition.
What does Vikram mean in Sanskrit?
Vikram originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Valour, stride of power — the name of the legendary Emperor Vikramaditya whose court was graced by the nine gems of learning. The Vikram Samvat calendar bears his name.."
What are common nicknames for Vikram?
Common short forms of Vikram include Vik, Vicky.
What is the numerology of Vikram?
Vikram has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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