Janaki

Janaki Meaning & Origin

About Janaki
The name "Janaki" is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly used in India. It is derived from the word "Janak," which means "father" or "creator." Janaki is a feminine form of this name and is often associated with the Hindu goddess Sita, who is considered the daughter of King Janaka. The name Janaki symbolizes a connection to one's roots, family, and the divine feminine energy. It represents strength, grace, and the ability to nurture and create.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Janaki are female.

Janaki Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AH0 N AA1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/janaki*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNK', 'ANK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Janaki in Braille

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

The name Janaki in braille

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

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

The name Janaki in sign language

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