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Janaki
जानकी“Daughter of Janaka”
Janaki is a Sanskrit name meaning 'daughter of King Janaka,' and is a primary epithet for Goddess Sita in the epic Ramayana. It holds immense cultural significance in Hinduism, symbolizing purity, devotion, and resilience, and is widely cherished across India.
GirlSanskrit☾ Makar · Capricorn✶ UttarashadaPythagorean no. 1 · The Leader3 syllables
Janaki in Indian languages
Hindi / Marathiजानकी
Bengaliজানকী
Punjabiਜਾਨਕੀ
Gujaratiજાનકી
Odiaଜାନକୀ
Teluguజానకీ
Kannadaಜಾನಕೀ
Malayalamജാനകീ
Tamilஜாநகீ
Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.
Makar rashi · Capricorn — element Earth, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Bho, Ja, Ji, Ju, Je and Khi.
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Sanskrit patronymic for Sita, meaning daughter of Janaka.