👧 Janaki — Name Meaning & Origin

Janaki

“Sita, daughter of King Janaka of Mithila”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit, Maithili
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal · Madhesh, Bihar
RashiMakar (Capricorn)
NakshatraUttara Ashadha (pada 3) · syllable “Ja”
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters6 · starts with J
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Janaki?

Janaki means "Sita, daughter of King Janaka of Mithila" (Sanskrit, Maithili origin).

Is Janaki a boy or girl name?

Janaki is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Janaki from?

Janaki is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Janaki?

By its first syllable "Ja", Janaki belongs to Makar (Capricorn) rashi and Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Janaki?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Janaki adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

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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