Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Janaki

“Another name for Sita, daughter of King Janaka”

About the name Janaki

Meaning
Another name for Sita, daughter of King Janaka
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
J
Name number
1

Numerology of Janaki

Leader: independent, ambitious and original.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Janaki

Uttara Ashadha

Naming syllable “Ja” · ruled by Sun

Pada 1234
Moon signMakara (Capricorn)
DeityThe Vishvedevas, the universal gods
SymbolAn elephant tusk

Principled, steady and dependable. Traditionally linked with perseverance and lasting success.

All Uttara Ashadha names
Janaki starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Janaki

What does the name Janaki mean?

Janaki means "Another name for Sita, daughter of King Janaka" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Janaki a boy or a girl name?

Janaki is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Janaki match?

The name Janaki starts with the syllable "Ja", which is a naming syllable of Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Janaki?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Janaki adds up to 1. Leader: independent, ambitious and original. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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