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NanakHindu Male (Sikhism) name meaning

Given by God

Pronunciation: Nah-nak

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Name
Nanak
Meaning
Given by God
Origin
(Sikhism)
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Nah-nak
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
(Thursday)
Lucky Day
(Sikhism)
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Nanak mean?

Nanak is a male name from (Sikhism) origin meaning "Given by God". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Nah-nak. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Nanak

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Given by God

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Nah-nak

IPA

/nɑːnɑk/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

(Sikhism)

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Nanak is listed as a hindu male name with (Sikhism) origin. Its meaning is Given by God. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

(Thursday)

Lucky Colors

BlueTurquoise

Lucky Stone

(Turquoise)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Those with the name Nanak are highly creative, artistic, and expressive. They have a strong sense of self and are natural born leaders. They are often very intuitive and have a strong sense of spirituality.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name given by the divine

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Guru Nanak Dev Ji is the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh gurus. He established the principles of this monotheistic religion, which include equality, compassion, and living a righteous life.
The name Nanak means 'given by God'. This spiritual belief is at the core of Sikhism, which emphasizes the belief in the One God and the unity of all creation. Every individual is seen as a divine spark, deserving of love, respect, and compassion.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of Sikhism in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of India.

Late 15th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

Nanak

हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Given by God

🇮🇳Hindi

नानक

अनन्त का दान

🇮🇳Tamil

நானக்

அவிர்லோகத்தில் அவிர்க்கத்தில் அன்புரை

🇮🇳Telugu

ననక్

ఆశేశముదే

🇮🇳Marathi

Nanak

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Given by God

🇧🇩Bengali

Nanak

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Given by God

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