Is a Boys name (in Sri Lanka).
Janake added to end of other words enhances the meaning.
Used stand alone, it usually means "create" or "born"
Janake or Janake was an ancient Indian king of Videha which was located in
Mithila region, The rulers of the Videha kingdom were called Janakas. He also appears in epic
Ramayana as a father of
Sita. His original name was Seeradhwaja and he had a brother named Kushadhwaja. His father's name was Hroshhoroma. King
Nimi was the first ruler of the Videha kingdom. Then king
Mithi supposed the name Mithila came after him. His son king
Janaka(1st), was the first Janaka. Then after three successors came king Devraat and after Devraat the 15th successor was Hroshhoroma.
Janaka is revered as being an ideal example of non-attachment to material possessions. He was intensely interested in spiritual discourse and considered himself free from worldly illusions. His interactions with sages and seekers such as Ashtavakra and Sulabha are recorded in ancient texts. His relationship with adopted daughter Sita led her to be called
Janaki Mata. The city of Janakpur in Nepal is named for him and daughter Sita.2 The Videha (or Mithila) kingdom was located between east of Gandaki River, west of Mahananda River, north of
Ganga river and south of
Himalayas.
Janake is the best friend, best father and son,
best husband you can ever wish for.
Janake is loyal,
truthful, honest, down to earth, gets along with anyone quite quickly, and follows his own principals and is a true leader.
