Vikram
Meaning of Vikram
Vikram is a male name with its origin in Hindi. The name Vikram is pronounced as vik-rahm (/vɪk.rəm/) in Hindi. It is also associated with the variation Vikramaditya. In the United States of America, the name Vikram has been given to newborn boys for several decades, although it has experienced some fluctuations in popularity. In recent years, Vikram has been consistently chosen by parents, with around 31 to 55 occurrences annually. While its ranking may vary slightly from year to year, it remains a well-loved choice among parents looking for a strong and distinctive name for their sons.
Pronunciation
Hindi
- Pronunced as vik-rahm (/vɪk.rəm/)
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Notable People Named Vikram
| Vikram Batra was an Indian Army officer posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the Kargil War. |
| Vikram Seth is an acclaimed Indian novelist and poet, known for his award-winning novels and poetry collections, including Mappings and Beastly Tales. |
| Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai Jain was an Indian physicist and astronomer known for pioneering space research and contributing to the development of nuclear power in India. |
| Vikram Sethi is an American author, cyber security specialist, and professor known for his work in information systems and supply chain management at Wright State University. |
| Vikram Chandra is an Indian-American writer known for his award-winning debut novel, Red Earth and Pouring Rain. |
| Vikram David Amar is an American legal scholar specializing in constitutional law, federal courts, and civil and criminal procedure, and he currently serves as the dean of the University of Illinois College of Law. |
| Vikram Sunderam is an Indian-American chef known for his award-winning cuisine at Rasika restaurant in Washington, DC and as a co-author of the cookbook "Rasika." |
| Vikram Verma is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament known for his leadership in the Bharatiya Janata Party and his tenure as Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs. |
| Vikram Kumar - Vikram K. Kumar is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema, with notable films like "Silent Scream," "Ishtam," and "Yavarum Nalam." |
| Vikram I Shah is an Indian orthopedic surgeon and the founder of Shalby Hospitals, known for his charitable work in India. |
| Vikram Kumar is an Indian material physicist and academic known for his work on semiconductor technology and his contributions to physical sciences, including being a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology. |
| Vikram Malhotra is an Indian professional squash player and head coach of men's and women's squash at Dartmouth College, known for his successful career as a junior national champion and his coaching achievements at Trinity College and the Bronxville Field Club. |
| Vikram Yoganand is a multi-talented Indian film professional known for his work in the Kannada film industry. |
| Vikram Vishnu Pillay is an Indian hockey midfielder. |
| Vikram Singh Jakhal is an Indian politician and member of the Bhartiya Janta Party, serving in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing the Nawalgarh constituency. |
