Indian name meaning
Manoj
♂ BoyMa·noj · 2 syllables
Born of the mind; a name of Kamadeva, the god of love
- 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.
| M | a | n | o | j |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 7 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Manoj carries the name number 9.
About the name Manoj
Manoj is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Born of the mind; a name of Kamadeva, the god of love.”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·noj — 2 syllables. Manoj appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manoj mean?
Manoj means “Born of the mind; a name of Kamadeva, the god of love.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Manoj a boy or a girl name?
Manoj is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Manoj?
Manoj is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Manoj?
Manoj has 2 syllables and is said as Ma·noj.
What is the numerology number of the name Manoj?
In the Chaldean system, Manoj has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Manoj a common name in India?
Manoj appears 116 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Manoj?
For a sister to Manoj, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Madhavi, Mahalakshmi, Maina or Varsha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Manoj?
Saroj share Manoj's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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