Avik

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Avik Pronunciation

Avik is pronounced AH-vik /ˈɑ.vɪk/High

Meaning: Modern Bengali-Indian name with circulating glosses like 'fearless' and 'brave'; firm lexical documentation is thinLow

In 30 seconds: Bravery by popular vote: Avik circulates through Bengali families glossed 'fearless' — a reading repeated everywhere and documented almost nowhere. The crisp sound needs no certificate.

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Origin LowBengali, Indian

MeaningModern Bengali-Indian name with circulating glosses like 'fearless' and 'brave'; firm lexical documentation is thin

U.S. rank (2024)#3450 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Avik is a modern Bengali and broader Indian boys' name whose popular glosses — 'fearless', 'brave', occasionally 'sun' — repeat across name sites without firm Sanskrit anchor; a derivation from a-bhik ('without fear') is plausible but unverified. Cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay gives it artistic standing.

The diaspora carries it thinly into U.S. records. We flag the meaning as popular convention pending better documentation.

Did you know? Bengali cinema's master cinematographer was Subrata Mitra — but a later generation's Avik Mukhopadhyay shot its most acclaimed films, keeping this name in the credits.

Overall data confidence 50%

Bengali baby-name references — popular glosses; documentation thin

Variations

AveekAbik

Nicknames

Avi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Avik?

Avik is pronounced AH-vik (/ˈɑ.vɪk/). Press play above to hear Avik said aloud.

How do you say Avik?

Avik is said AH-vik (/ˈɑ.vɪk/). Press play above to hear Avik said aloud.

What does the name Avik mean?

Avik is a modern Bengali name popularly glossed 'fearless' or 'brave'; the etymology is plausible but thinly documented, and we flag it.

Is Avik a boy or girl name?

Avik is a boy's name.

How popular is Avik?

Avik is a rare name in the U.S.