Kanaklata
Kanaklata is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Assamese and Bengali origin, meaning “Golden creeper”.
| Meaning | Golden creeper |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Assamese and Bengali |
| Written as | কনকলতা |
| Pronunciation | KUH-nuk-luh-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Kanaklata
Kanaklata joins kanaka, 'gold', with lata, 'creeper' or 'vine', a classic Sanskrit image for a graceful young woman. The name is best known in Assam through Kanaklata Barua, a seventeen-year-old freedom fighter shot while carrying the national flag during the Quit India Movement in 1942. She is honoured in Assam as a heroine, and the name carries that association. Lata names, such as Hemlata, are a familiar Indian pattern.
Is Kanaklata a Hindu name?
Kanaklata is a Hindu-background name of poetic rather than religious origin.
How popular is Kanaklata?
Uncommon; known mainly in Assam and Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kanaklata mean?
Kanaklata means 'Golden creeper'. It is of Sanskrit, via Assamese and Bengali origin.
Is Kanaklata a Hindu name?
Kanaklata is a Hindu-background name of poetic rather than religious origin.
How do you pronounce Kanaklata?
Kanaklata is pronounced KUH-nuk-luh-tah.
Is Kanaklata a boy or girl name?
Kanaklata is usually a girl name.