Indian name meaning

Abhimanyu

♂ Boy

A·bhi·man·yu · 4 syllables

The heroic son of Arjuna; full of valour

Origin
Sanskrit
Most used by
Hindu families
Commonly used in
North & Central India
How common is this name?Uncommon

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

8
Name number 8 · The Achiever

Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.

Chaldean letter values for Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu
125141516

1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Abhimanyu carries the name number 8.

About the name Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The heroic son of Arjuna; full of valour.”

Spoken aloud it is A·bhi·man·yu — 4 syllables. Abhimanyu turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abhimanyu mean?

Abhimanyu means “The heroic son of Arjuna; full of valour.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Abhimanyu a boy or a girl name?

Abhimanyu is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Abhimanyu?

Abhimanyu is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.

How do you pronounce Abhimanyu?

Abhimanyu has 4 syllables and is said as A·bhi·man·yu.

What is the numerology number of the name Abhimanyu?

In the Chaldean system, Abhimanyu has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”

Is Abhimanyu a common name in India?

Abhimanyu appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”

What names go well with Abhimanyu?

For a sister to Abhimanyu, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Mitali all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Abhimanyu?

Chirayu share Abhimanyu's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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