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Kanika (name)

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Kanika
Kanika means seed of wheat in Hindi
Pronunciation/kʌnɪkɑː/
GenderFemale
Language(s)Sanskrit
Origin
MeaningAtom, Seed, Piece of Gold, the colour gold and jeera
Region of originIndia
Other names
DerivedKana, Kanaka
Related namesKanaka, Kanak

Kanika (sanskrit, कनिका) is a Sanskrit Indian feminine name, often found in the Hindu and Jain communities. It means "atom", "seed" or "gold". It also means something that is similar to the colour of a wheat grain, essentially golden.

Etymology

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The word Kanika has multiple origins.[1] It may mean one of the following:

Religious significance

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Origin of Kanika". India Child Names. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Religion of Kanika". India Child Names. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Zodiac sign of Kanika". India Child Names. Retrieved 2 July 2012.