Kanakam

gold

GenderGirlOriginTelugu/SanskritSay itkuh-nuh-KUMPopularityTraditional, less common today
Pronounced kuh-nuh-KUM

About the name Kanakam

Kanakam is another poetic word for gold, historically a popular girl's name symbolizing wealth and preciousness. It has an old-fashioned charm.

Valuable, steadfast, and dignified.

Fun fact

Kanakadurga is a revered form of the goddess Durga worshipped at the famous Vijayawada temple.

Nicknames for Kanakam

Kanaka

Variations

KanakaKanakamma

Sibling name ideas

BangaruChinnariHemalathaSuvarna

Similar names

Bangarugolden, preciousSuvarnagoldenHemalathagolden creeper vineChinnarilittle one, precious childAkshithaimperishable, eternalAmulyapriceless, invaluableAnarghapriceless, without a priceAnasuyafree of envy, virtuous sage's wife

Themes

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