Shanaka

Shanaka Meaning & Origin

About Shanaka
The name "Shanaka" is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly used in India and Sri Lanka. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shana," which means "quick" or "swift." As a name, Shanaka signifies someone who is agile, fast, or quick-witted. It is often associated with individuals who possess intelligence, sharpness, and the ability to think and act swiftly.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shanaka are female.

Shanaka Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 N AH0 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/shanaka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shanaka in Braille

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

The name Shanaka in braille

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

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

The name Shanaka in sign language

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