What does Kanak mean?
Kanak means “Gold”. It is a unisex name of Hindi origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hindi – see more Hindi names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Popularity: ranked #5643 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Kanak has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Kanak with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): K=11 + A=1 + N=14 + A=1 + K=11 = 38. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 8 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Kanak has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
AquariusOnly the first letter counts (K). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Kanak
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Kanak. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Sibling names for Kanak
Names that sit well next to Kanak: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Kanak
If Kanak is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Kanak (gold).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kanak mean?
Kanak means “Gold” and is of Hindi origin.
What is the origin of Kanak?
In our collection Kanak is listed as a name of Hindi origin.
Is Kanak a boy or a girl name?
Kanak is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Kanak?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Kanak is 2, with the star sign Aquarius. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Kanak?
Kanak has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Kanak?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Kanak include Ka, Kan, Kana, Nak, Kany, Kanie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Kanak?
Names with a related meaning include Goldie, Goldea, Goldman, Golda, Goldwyn, Goldee.