Hindu Heritage • Baby Boy Name
Janak जनक
Baby Boy
Sanskrit Origin
2 Syllables
Name Meaning
“Father of Sita, enlightened philosopher king”
Rooted in rich Sanskrit heritage, Janak is a lovely Hindu boy name meaning father of Sita and an enlightened king, bringing a bright and caring nature to your little one. Closely tied to the Makara rashi and Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, it carries a wonderful cosmic blessing. Modern parents truly adore this timeless choice because it is very short, sweet, and easy to pronounce today.
Vedic Astrology & Numerology Profile
Auspicious astrological alignments and mathematical vibrations for Janak.
Rashi (Moon Sign)
Makara
(Capricorn)
Sea-Goat (मकर) • Ruler: Saturn (Shani)
Nakshatra (Birth Star)
Uttara Ashadha
Lunar mansion governing innate personality and life direction
Chaldean Numerology
Number 1
Ancient Vedic sound resonance vibration (1 to 8)
Pythagorean Numerology
Number 1
Sequential alphabetical order calculation (1 to 9)
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Matching Sibling Names
Charming brother and sister names that pair naturally with Janak:
Jagadguru (Boy)
Universal supreme teacher imparting wisdom to souls
Jyotishmana (Boy)
Endowed with perpetual, unquenchable radiance and fire
Jitendriya (Boy)
Master of the senses through lifelong pure brahmacharya
Janardana (Boy)
Bestower of liberation who frees beings from worldly sorrow
Jayabalan (Boy)
Young victor celebrating righteousness and moral triumph
Jagadamba (Girl)
Divine mother of the cosmos shielding the innocent from fear
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