Janak

Janak Meaning & Origin

About Janak
The name "Janak" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It means "father" or "creator" and is often associated with Lord Rama's father, King Janaka, who was known for his righteousness and wisdom. The name Janak symbolizes a nurturing and authoritative figure, reflecting the qualities of a loving and responsible parent or a person who creates and fosters something significant.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Janak are male.

Janak Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 N AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈjænək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNK', 'ANK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Janak in Braille

Here's how to represent Janak in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Janak in braille

How to Spell the Name Janak in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Janak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Janak in sign language

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