Janya

Janya meaning

Janya (जन्या) is a Hindu girl's name of Sanskrit origin.

Born, produced; (janyā) a bride's companion; affection

Also used to mean: life

Janya (जन्या) comes from Sanskrit janya, "born, produced, arising from", a word built on the root jan, "to be born", which also gives Janani, "mother". Monier-Williams records the feminine janyā in some tender senses: a bride's companion, a mother's friend, a newly married wife, and pleasure or affection. Name lists usually give "born" or "life", and a few say "life-giver"; the first matches the dictionary, while the last is a looser modern reading. It is a short modern name that suits both Indian and English settings.

Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 411 · entry janya, janyā · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Monier-Williams, janya and janyā, p. 411

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First sound ज

Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3 · Makar rashi

This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is जा, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.

Spellings

Janya · Jannya

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