Aryan — Noble warriorZara — Blooming flowerVihaan — New dawnMyra — Sweet belovedAdvait — Unique oneAisha — Alive, prosperousRehan — Fragrant breezePari — Fairy angelDhruv — North starAnaya — Caring free soulKabir — The great oneSaanvi — Goddess LakshmiRiya — Singer gracefulArjun — White silverLayla — Night beautyVivaan — Full of lifeKyra — SunlightIshaan — Lord of SunAryan — Noble warriorZara — Blooming flowerVihaan — New dawnMyra — Sweet belovedAdvait — Unique oneAisha — Alive, prosperousRehan — Fragrant breezePari — Fairy angelDhruv — North starAnaya — Caring free soulKabir — The great oneSaanvi — Goddess LakshmiRiya — Singer gracefulArjun — White silverLayla — Night beautyVivaan — Full of lifeKyra — SunlightIshaan — Lord of Sun

Janaka

Sanskrit · Hindu · Boy · King of Mithila
Pronunciation: Janaka
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Meaning & Lineage

Meaning: The father; the philosopher-king of Mithila

Deity Association
King of Mithila
Era
Treta Yuga
Associated Scripture
Ramayana, Upanishads
Rashi
Makara
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Numerology
2
Lucky Colour
Blue
Lucky Number
8
Popularity
★ 74

Why Was This Name Given?

The wise, detached king who found and raised Sita.

The Story

Janaka — The wise, detached king who found and raised Sita.

Numerology: 2 · Rashi: Makara · Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha · Lucky Colour: Blue · Scripture: Ramayana, Upanishads

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Janaka mean?

The father; the philosopher-king of Mithila.

Which scripture is Janaka associated with?

Associated with Ramayana, Upanishads.

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