Janaki
Meaning of Janaki
The name Janaki is a beautiful and culturally rich choice for a baby girl, originating from Sanskrit. Pronounced juh-NAH-kee (/dʒuˈnɑki/), it carries deep cultural significance in Indian tradition. Janaki is another name for Sita, the revered wife of Lord Rama in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. This association imbues the name with qualities of devotion, virtue, and strength. Variations of the name include Janak and Janakiya. In the United States, while not extremely common, Janaki has seen consistent albeit modest use over the years. The highest recorded occurrence was in 2003 with nine newborns given this name, ranking it at 10,423 for that year. The name's rarity in Western countries adds to its uniqueness and appeal for parents seeking a meaningful yet uncommon name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Indian (Sanskrit)
- Pronunced as juh-NAH-kee (/dʒuˈnɑki/)
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Notable People Named Janaki
| Edavalath Kakkat Janaki Ammal was an Indian botanist known for her work on plant breeding, cytogenetics, and phytogeography, particularly her studies on sugarcane and eggplant, and her co-authorship of the Chromosome Atlas of Cultivated Plants. |
| Janaki Venkataraman was the first foreign-born First Lady of India from 1987 to 1992. |
| Janaki Ballabh Patnaik was a prominent Indian politician who served as the 25th Governor of Assam from 2009 to 2014 and held the position of Chief Minister of Odisha for a significant period of time. |
