Indian name meaning
Janki
♀ GirlJan·ki · 2 syllables
Daughter of King Janaka; Goddess Sita
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Janaki
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| J | a | n | k | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
1 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 1 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Janki carries the name number 1.
About the name Janki
Janki is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Daughter of King Janaka; Goddess Sita.”
Spoken aloud it is Jan·ki — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Janaki; both spellings are the same name. Janki turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janki mean?
Janki means “Daughter of King Janaka; Goddess Sita.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Janki a boy or a girl name?
Janki is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Janki?
Janki is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Janki?
Janki has 2 syllables and is said as Jan·ki.
What are the other spellings of Janki?
Janki is also commonly spelled Janaki. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Janki?
In the Chaldean system, Janki has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Janki a common name in India?
Janki appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Janki?
For a brother to Janki, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Jagan, Jaideep, Janardan or Sumer all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Janki?
Ketaki, Zaki, Devaki or Valmiki share Janki's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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