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Kanishk Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "kanishk" is "gold or bell metal", and is used often for "boy".

Name
kanishk
Meaning
gold or bell metal
Pronunciation
kuh-nishk
Used for
boy
Syllables
2

Kanishk Name Details

The name Kanishk has origins in ancient Sanskrit language. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kanishka' which means 'gold' or 'bell metal'. Kanishk was also the name of several ancient Indian kings, most notably the Kushan emperor Kanishka I who ruled during the 2nd century AD. The name Kanishk has been used in Indian culture for centuries and holds significant historical and cultural importance.

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