Prabhakara Name Meaning
The name Prabhakara comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Prabhakara below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Prabhakara Name Meaning
HinduismMeans "light maker", derived from Sanskrit प्रभा (prabha) meaning "light" and कर (kara) meaning "maker". This is a name given to the sun in Hindu texts. It was also borne by a medieval Hindu scholar.
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