Names Janaka

Janaka

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Janaka means "father" or "generator" in Sanskrit. In Hindu mythology, King Janaka is the father of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama.
Scripts(How to write)
जनक (Janaka)
जनक(Sanskrit)
ජනක(Sinhala)
Popularity
Janaka is a rare name globally and is not among the top 1000 names in any country.

cartoon of the name Janaka
Cartoon of Janaka

Janaka Name meanings & History

Janaka is a Sanskrit name, originating from India. The name Janaka means "father" or "generator" in Sanskrit. In Hindu mythology, King Janaka is the father of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. Means "father" in Sanskrit. This was the name of an ancient Indian king of Videha. In the Hindu epic the Ramayana he is the father of Sita. Janaka is primarily used in Hindu culture and is often given to boys born into religious families. However, it may also be used by parents who are drawn to the meaning of the name or its association with wisdom and fatherhood.

Zodiac Sign of Janaka: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Janaka:

J: Justice,Joy,Journal,Jester,Journey,Judicial

A: Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking

K: Karate,Karma,Kundalini,Kind

Janaka is:

  • a Common name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name

Related Names to Janaka

Alternative names with a similar meaning include Janak, Jankinath, Jankiraman, and Jankishore.

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