Palash as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Palash

What is the meaning of the name Palash ?

The baby name Palash is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced puh-LAASH (IPA: /pəˈlɑːʃ/).

Palash is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Palash is a masculine given name from Sanskrit palasha (pālāśa), the name of Butea monosperma, the flame-of-the-forest tree. Its striking orange-red blossoms are linked with Agni (fire) and the vitality of spring; petals traditionally yielded a vivid natural dye used for Holi. In Vedic rites, palash wood and leaves were employed for yajna implements, giving the name connotations of purity, creative energy, and auspicious renewal. The core meaning is "palash tree" or "flame-colored blossom."

Used across India and Bangladesh, especially in Bengali, Hindi, Odia, and Assamese contexts, the name entered steady modern circulation in the 20th century and remains familiar through literature, songs, and contemporary bearers. Variants and transliterations include Palaash (to mark the long vowel), Palasha (closer to Sanskrit), and Palas. Feminine or unisex use occurs locally but it is predominantly male, with its sense rooted in springtime brilliance and sacred fire.