About Kanishka
The name Kanishka is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India and other South Asian countries. It is derived from the word "Kaniṣka," which means "gold" or "golden." Kanishka is also the name of a famous ancient Kushan emperor who ruled over a vast empire in the 2nd century CE. The name is often associated with qualities such as wealth, prosperity, and brilliance, reflecting the significance of gold in various cultures.
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Most individuals with the name Kanishka are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Kanishka in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanishka using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.