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Janaka (name) means an ancient king of Videha. The Janaka dynasty ruled the Videha kingdom in the Mithila region from the capital city of the same name.

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An ancient king of Videha. The Janaka dynasty ruled the Videha kingdom in the Mithila region from the capital city of the same name.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit जनक (janaka).

Rhymes for janaka

AKA baka kaka naka Osaka shaka Tanaka Karnataka

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"janaka" (name) means an ancient king of Videha. The Janaka dynasty ruled the Videha kingdom in the Mithila region from the capital city of the same name.