Indian name meaning
Hanuman
♂ BoyHa·nu·man · 3 syllables
The mighty monkey god; devotee of Rama
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| H | a | n | u | m | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
5 + 1 + 5 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 27, then 2 + 7 = 9. So Hanuman carries the name number 9.
About the name Hanuman
Hanuman 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 mighty monkey god; devotee of Rama.”
Spoken aloud it is Ha·nu·man — 3 syllables. Hanuman turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hanuman mean?
Hanuman means “The mighty monkey god; devotee of Rama.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Hanuman a boy or a girl name?
Hanuman is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Hanuman?
Hanuman is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Hanuman?
Hanuman has 3 syllables and is said as Ha·nu·man.
What is the numerology number of the name Hanuman?
In the Chaldean system, Hanuman has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Hanuman a common name in India?
Hanuman appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Hanuman?
For a sister to Hanuman, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hansa, Harini, Hasini or Rukmini all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Hanuman?
Naman, Iman, Suman or Aman share Hanuman's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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