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Kanika
कणिकाSay it KUH-ni-kaa
- Meaning today
- Atom, small particle, seed
- Original meaning
- "a small particle, a drop, an atom; an ear of corn" Monier-Williams, p. 245
- Say it
- KUH-ni-kaa
- Written
- कणिका
- Other spellings
- Kannika, Kanica
Kanika
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Kanika meaning
Kanika (कणिका) is a Hindu girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
A small particle, a drop, an atom; an ear of corn
Also used to mean: seed
Kanika (कणिका) comes from Sanskrit kaṇikā, a small form of kaṇa, "a grain, a drop". Monier-Williams gives an ear of corn, a drop, an atom or tiny particle, and a small spot. Name lists give "atom", "small particle" or "seed", all supported by the dictionary; a few add "gold", which is not. The idea is of something small and precious, like a single grain or droplet. In Hindi the name is usually written कनिका, and it is used across North India.
Source: Monier-Williams, Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), p. 245 · entry kaṇikā · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026
References: Monier-Williams, kaṇika and kaṇikā, p. 245 · Wikipedia, Kanika (name)
Famous namesakes
- Kanika Kapoor, Indian playback singer
Fits your syllable
First sound क
Mrigashira nakshatra, pada 3 · Mithun rashi
This exact sound isn't in the table; the closest is का, which differs only in vowel length. North Indian table. Tables vary by region and family tradition, so confirm with your priest.
Spellings
Kanika · Kannika · Kanica