Man: human, Vendra: to rule or protect
Pronunciation: mah-nuh-ven-drah
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Manavendra is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Man: human". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: mah-nuh-ven-drah. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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मनवेन्द्र
manav (man) + endra (ruler)
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
mah-nuh-ven-drah
IPA
/məˈnəvɛndrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Topaz
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Post-Vedic · The name does not have a direct reference in the Vedas, but it is derived from Sanskrit roots.
Historical Usage
Manavendra I, also known as Manavendra Pal, was a king of the Gupta Empire in India. He ruled from 566 to 570 CE. During his reign, the Gupta Empire reached its zenith, with its dominion extending from Bengal in the east to Malwa in the west and from the Himalayas in the north to the Deccan plateau in the south. Manavendra was a patron of art, literature, and science. His court was graced by scholars such as Kalidasa, Varahamihira, and Aryabhata.
566-570 CE
Manavendra Thakur was the last ruler of the princely state of Jhaunpur, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. He ruled from 1815 to 1838. During his reign, Jhaunpur was a significant center of political power and culture. Manavendra was a patron of art, literature, and music. He commissioned numerous works of art, including the famous Jhaunpur Quran, which is a beautifully illuminated manuscript of the Islamic holy text.
1815-1838
Translations
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मनवेन्द्र
manav (man) + endra (ruler)
मनवेन्द्र
मनव (man) + एन्द्र (ruler)
மனவேந்திர
மனவ் (man) + எண்டிர் (ruler)
మనవేంద్ర
మనవ్ (man) + ఎంద్ర (ruler)
Manavendra
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Man: human, Vendra: to rule or protect
Manavendra
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Man: human, Vendra: to rule or protect
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