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ManekaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Jewel, Gem

Pronunciation: ma-NEE-kah

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Name
Maneka
Meaning
Jewel, Gem
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ma-NEE-kah
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Maneka mean?

Maneka is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Jewel". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: ma-NEE-kah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

मानेका

mind, thought

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ma-NEE-kah

IPA

/mɑːneːkɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Maneka is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Jewel. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Persons with the life path number 6 are loving, nurturing, and caring. They are committed to helping others and have a strong sense of responsibility. They are also artistic and creative.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the inner wealth and radiance of the soul.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Maneka is a popular name in India, particularly in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana. It is often given to girls as a symbol of hope for a great future filled with wealth, success, and happiness. The name also reflects the cultural value of appreciating beauty and preciousness in life.
In Hinduism, Maneka is considered a divine name connected to the goddess Lakshmi, who is the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. By naming a child Maneka, it is believed that the goddess bestows her blessings upon the child, ensuring their life is filled with abundance, success, and good fortune. It is a name that invokes positivity, hope, and a sense of connection to the divine.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Maneka was a queen of the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BCE, famous for her beauty and her patronage of Jainism. She was the wife of Emperor Ashoka and is mentioned in the Ashokan inscriptions.

3rd century BCE

Maneka was a Hindu goddess, corresponding to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. She was worshipped in medieval India and was believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.

Medieval India

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Maneka GandhiManeka Thakur

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

मानेका

mind, thought

🇮🇳Hindi

मानेका

मानाना

🇮🇳Tamil

மானேகா

மான், இனியம்

🇮🇳Telugu

మానేక

మానుశ్చిణ్ణయ

🇮🇳Marathi

Maneka

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Jewel, Gem

🇧🇩Bengali

Maneka

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Jewel, Gem

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