"Janaka" meaning in English

See Janaka in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit जनक (janaka). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|sa|जनक|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Sanskrit जनक (janaka), {{bor+|en|sa|जनक}} Borrowed from Sanskrit जनक (janaka) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Janaka
  1. An ancient king of Videha. The Janaka dynasty ruled the Videha kingdom in the Mithila region from the capital city of the same name. Wikipedia link: Janaka Categories (topical): Hinduism Categories (place): India Related terms: Janaki
    Sense id: en-Janaka-en-name-ZrsUW221 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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