Kanishk

Kanishk Meaning & Origin

About Kanishk
The name "Kanishk" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a male given name in India. It is derived from the word "Kanishka," which means "gold" or "golden." The name carries connotations of wealth, prosperity, and preciousness. It is often associated with qualities such as ambition, success, and a strong sense of self-worth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kanishk are male.

Kanishk Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNXK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N IH0 SH K
🌐 IPA
/kanishk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNXK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanishk in Braille

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

The name Kanishk in braille

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

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

The name Kanishk in sign language

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