Kanika (name)
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| Kanika | |
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 Kanika means seed of wheat in Hindi |
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| Pronunciation | /kʌnɪkɑː/ |
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Sanskrit |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Atom, Seed, Piece of Gold |
| Region of origin | India |
| Other names | |
| Derived | Kana, Kanaka |
| Related names | Kanaka, Kanak, Kamika |
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Kanika (Sanskrit: कनिका)(Hindi: कनिका) is a first name for female, often found in the Hindu community. Kanika means atom, seed or gold.
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Etymology[edit]
The word Kanika has multiple origins.[1] It may mean one of the following:
- Atom, when derived from Kana(Sanskrit: कण), Sanskrit word for atom.
- Seed, when derived from Kanaka(Hindi: कनक), Hindi word for seed of wheat.
- Gold, when derived from Kanaka(Sanskrit: कणक), Sanskrit word for gold.
Religious significance[edit]
The word is mostly found in Hindu religion.[2] It is also found in Buddhism and Jainism. The zodiac sign usually associated with Kanika is Gemini.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Origin of Kanika". India Child Names. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ "Religion of Kanika". India Child Names. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ "Zodiac sign of Kanika". India Child Names. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
