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Alaka
Alaka (Sanskrit: अलका, romanized: Alakā), also called Alakapuri or Alkavati, is a city featured in Hindu mythology. It is the home of Kubera, the king of a race called the yakshas and the god of wealth. The Mahabharata mentions this city as the capital of the yaksha Kingdom. This city is said to rival Amaravati, the capital of Indra, the king of the devas, in its architecture, opulence, and overall splendour. It is quoted in the Sanskrit lyrical poem Meghadūta by Kalidasa.
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Alaka
In Hinduism, Alaka, which is also sometimes called Alakapuri, is a mythical city. It is the home of Kubera, the king of Yakshas and the lord of wealth, and his attendants called yakshas. The Mahabharata mentions this city as the capital of the Yaksha Kingdom. This city rivals the capital of Indra the king of the Devas in its architecture, opulence, and overall splendor. It is quoted in the famous lyrical poem Meghadūta by Kalidasa Alaka in Sanskrit means, 'lock of curly hair'. It is also a common name for Hindu girls.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
ALAKA
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Alaka is ranked #149395 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Alaka surname appeared 110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Alaka.
79% or 87 total occurrences were Black.
10.9% or 12 total occurrences were White.
8.1% or 9 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of alaka in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of alaka in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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