Anikaअनिका
Anikā · also written Anīka अनीका · traditionally used for girls
“Splendour; face; front-rank”
Front, face, splendour; the front-rank of an army; the modern soft gloss is 'grace.'
Starting sound and where it falls
Anika begins with A — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with A open Krittika pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes splendour and grace, from an old sense of the word meaning brilliance.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Anika mean?
Anika (Anikā) is attested as “Splendour; face; front-rank.” Front, face, splendour; the front-rank of an army; the modern soft gloss is 'grace.'
Which nakshatra sound does Anika fit?
Anika begins with the sound A, which opens Krittika pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Anika a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Anika is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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