Indian name meaning

Manju

♀ Girl

Man·ju · 2 syllables

Sweet; pleasant; snow

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

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 Manju
Manju
41516

4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 6 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Manju carries the name number 8.

About the name Manju

Manju is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Sweet; pleasant; snow.”

Spoken aloud it is Man·ju — 2 syllables. Manju appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manju mean?

Manju means “Sweet; pleasant; snow.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.

Is Manju a boy or a girl name?

Manju is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Manju?

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

How do you pronounce Manju?

Manju has 2 syllables and is said as Man·ju.

What is the numerology number of the name Manju?

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

Is Manju a common name in India?

Manju appears 111 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”

What names go well with Manju?

For a brother to Manju, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madan, Mahadev, Manak or Umakant all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Manju?

Anju or Raju share Manju's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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