👦 Janaka — Name Meaning & Origin

Janaka

“Father; The wise king Janaka”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSinhala
ReligionBuddhist
Used inSri Lanka
Numerology11 — intuitive and inspiring (master number 11)
Letters6 · starts with J
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Janaka?

Janaka means "Father; The wise king Janaka" (Sinhala origin).

Is Janaka a boy or girl name?

Janaka is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Janaka from?

Janaka is used as a Buddhist name in Sri Lanka.

What is the lucky number for Janaka?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Janaka adds up to 11, linked with being intuitive and inspiring (master number 11).

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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