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Janaka

జనక

Father; creator; progenitor

Janaka is a significant name of Sanskrit origin, famously associated with the philosopher-king of Mithila from the Ramayana. It roots from the Sanskrit word 'jan', meaning to produce or create, symbolizing one who begets or generates, often associated with wisdom and detachment.

BoySanskritMakar · CapricornUttara AshadhaPythagorean no. 11 · The Peacemaker3 syllables
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Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Peacemaker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as gentle, cooperative, intuitive and diplomatic.

Makar rashi · Capricorn — element Earth, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Bho, Ja, Ji, Ju, Je and Khi.

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