Pulak as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pulak

What is the meaning of the name Pulak ?

The baby name Pulak is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpʊlək/ — "PUH-luk".

Pulak is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Pulak derives from Sanskrit pulaka, a noun describing the tingling thrill or joyous shiver that makes the hair stand on end - akin to goosebumps. In literary and devotional contexts it connotes rapture, elation, and heartfelt delight; as a given name it carries meanings such as “ecstasy,” “thrill,” and “joy.” The form Pulak is attested in modern Indo-Aryan languages; in Devanagari it appears as पुलक and in Bengali as পুলক.

Used mainly in India and Bangladesh, the name gained visibility in the 20th century through Bengali cultural figures like lyricist Pulak Bandyopadhyay and illustrator Pulak Biswas. It is predominantly masculine, though occasionally unisex in contemporary urban settings. Variants and related forms include Pulaka (Sanskritized), Pulok (Bengali spelling/romanization), and Pulkit (a cognate from the same root meaning “thrilled”). Short forms or affectionate nicknames may appear locally but are not standardized.