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ManjariHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Garland of jewels

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑn dʒəˈrɑɪ/

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Name
Manjari
Meaning
Garland of jewels
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑn dʒəˈrɑɪ/
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Manjari mean?

Manjari is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Garland of jewels". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: /ˈmɑn dʒəˈrɑɪ/. 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.

मण्डरी

Garland of Mountaintops

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈmɑn dʒəˈrɑɪ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Manjari is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Garland of jewels. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

YellowGold

Lucky Stone

Topaz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Manjari is a name with a Life Path Number 3. People with this number are creative and artistic, and are often involved in fields such as music, art, or writing. They are natural communicators and are often the life of the party. They are also very emotional and sensitive, and can be prone to mood swings.

Personality

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulElegantDeterminedPassionate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Manjari is the name of a celestial nymph in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as the one who offers the divine garland of flowers to the deity Lord Krishna. The name Manjari is believed to bestow beauty, grace and charm upon the bearer, and also symbolizes devotion and dedication.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Manjari holds great cultural significance in Hinduism. It is the name of one of Lord Krishna's beloved gopis or milkmaids, Manjari, whose devotion and love for Krishna is unmatched. Manjari is often depicted as wearing a garland of flowers and playing the cymbals while dancing in joy and ecstasy in the presence of Lord Krishna. The name evokes images of beauty, grace, and the joyous spirit of devotion.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Manjari symbolizes purity and devotion. Like a garland of jewels, each of us has the potential to adorn ourselves with virtues and good qualities that make us radiant and beautiful. The name serves as a reminder to continuously strive towards personal growth and devotion to the Divine, and to wear the garland of virtues and good deeds as a badge of honor. The name Manjari is a powerful reminder of the inner beauty and grace that we all have within us and encourages us to live a life of devotion and service to the greater good.

Cultural Hindu name

Historical Usage

Historical References

Manjari is the name of a celestial nymph (Apsara) in Hindu mythology, often depicted as holding a cluster of jasmine flowers in her hair. She is also known as Manjula or Manjulata.

Ancient India, likely originating from the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE).

Manjari is also the name of a queen in the medieval Hindu epic, the Ramayana, who is known for her unwavering devotion to Lord Rama. She is said to have offered jasmine flowers to Rama during his exile in the forest.

Medieval India, likely originating from the 4th or 5th century CE.

Translations

Name Translations

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🕉️Sanskrit

मण्डरी

Garland of Mountaintops

🇮🇳Hindi

मंजरी

Garland made with Jasmine flowers along with it

🇮🇳Tamil

மஞ்சரி

Garlands of fragrant jasmine flowers that adorn the bodies of beautiful women

🇮🇳Telugu

Manjari

హిందూ పేరు అంటే Garland of jewels

🇮🇳Marathi

Manjari

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Garland of jewels

🇧🇩Bengali

Manjari

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Garland of jewels

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