Kanika (name)
Kanika is a Sanskrit Indian feminine name, often found in the Hindu and Jain communities. It means "atom", "seed" or "gold". It also means something that is similar to the colour of a wheat grain, essentially golden.
Etymology
The word Kanika has multiple origins. It may mean one of the following:- Atom, when derived from Kana, Sanskrit word for atom.
- Seed, when derived from Kanaka, Hindi word for seed of wheat.
- Gold, when derived from Kanaka, Sanskrit word for gold.
Religious significance
The word is mostly found in Hindu religion. It is also found in Buddhism and Jainism. The zodiac sign usually associated with Kanika is Gemini.Notable people named Kanika
- Kanika Banerjee,, Indian Rabindra Sangeet musician and singer.
- Kanika Beckles,, Grenadian sprinter
- Kanika Dhillon, Indian novelist and screenplay writer
- Kanika Kapoor,, Indian actress and playback singer
- Kanika Maheshwari,, Indian television actress
- Kanika Shivpuri, Indian television and film actress
- Kanika Subramaniam or Kaniha or Divya Venkatasubramaniam, Indian film actress