Meaning & Origin
Manjeet is derived from the Sanskrit words 'mani' meaning jewel and 'jeet' meaning victory or conqueror. This name is often given to a child born during a time of prosperity and good fortune.
Spiritual meaning
Carrier of precious knowledge and inner strength
Language details
Manjeta
Gem, Jewel
Manjīt
Victorious, Conqueror
Maṇjīt
Gem, Jewel
Manjīt
Gem, Jewel
Manjeet
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Jewel, Precious One
Manjeet
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Jewel, Precious One
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
/mənˈdʒiːt/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
(Thursday)
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
(Ruby)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Manjeet is highly revered in Hindu culture, especially amongst the Sikh community. It is believed that this name brings good fortune, success, and prosperity to the child. Manjeet is considered a strong and auspicious name that signifies victory over challengers, adversities, and obstacles. It instills a sense of courage, determination, and inspires the bearer to strive for greatness.
Manjeet is a divine name that embodies the concepts of inner light and spiritual victory. It is associated with the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, who is considered the giver of wisdom, knowledge, and divine power. Manjeet symbolizes the conquest of the inner self over worldly desires and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. It is believed that the name Manjeet helps the soul in its spiritual journey towards self-realization and union with the divine.
Historical references
Manjeet Singh was a Sikh military leader who played a key role in the Battle of Anandpur in 1704, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru.
Late 17th century
Manjeet Singh is also known as Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who ruled the Sikh Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He extended the Sikh Kingdom from the Indus to the Khyber Pass and came to be known as the 'Lion of Punjab'.
Late 18th to early 19th century
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