At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gold
- Origin
- Sanskrit (Indian given name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAH-nuh-kuh
Kanaka is a Sanskrit (Indian given name) girl's name meaning “gold”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Kanaka
Meaning: Gold.
Origin: Sanskrit (Indian given name).
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kanaka
KAH-nuh-kuhIPA /ˈkʌnəkə/
Popularity of Kanaka
Kanaka doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Kanaka
- 225+ Hindu Baby Girl Names — Melodious, Sacred, and Full of Meaning
- 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage
Similar Names
Suvarna · Hemalatha · Kanchana · Hema · Charulata · Vasundhara
