Kanika (name)
| Kanika | |
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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 |
Kanika (sanskrit, कनिका) is an Sanskrit Indian feminine, often found in the Hindu community. It means "atom", "seed" or "gold".
Etymology
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
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]
Notable people named Kanika
- Kanika Banerjee, (born 1924 – died 2000), Indian Rabindra Sangeet musician and singer.
- Kanika Beckles, (born 1991), Grenadian sprinter
- Kanika Kapoor, (born 1978), Indian actress and playback singer.
- Kanika Maheshwari, (born 1981), Indian television actress.
References
- ↑ "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.
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