Janaka

Janaka Meaning & Origin

About Janaka
The name "Janaka" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in Hindu culture. It means "father" or "begetter" and is often associated with King Janaka, a prominent figure in Hindu mythology who was the father of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. The name Janaka symbolizes the role of a father or progenitor, representing the importance of lineage and the responsibilities associated with parenthood.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Janaka are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AH0 N AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/janaka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNK', 'ANK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Janaka in Braille

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

The name Janaka in braille

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

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

The name Janaka in sign language

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