God of Knowledge and Wisdom
Pronunciation: man-joo-NAH-thah
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Manjunatha is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "God of Knowledge and Wisdom". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: man-joo-NAH-thah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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मण्जुनाथ
मृगनाथ (Lord of animals) मण्डलोत्सव (Festival of the circle)
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
man-joo-NAH-thah
IPA
/mɑn dʒu nɑθ/
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rudraksha
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Manjunatha is a form of Shiva, worshipped extensively in the Karnataka region of India. The name Manjunatha is derived from the Sanskrit words 'manju' (pleasing) and 'natha' (lord).
Medieval Period (10th to 16th century)
Another reference to Manjunatha can be found in the Puranic scriptures, particularly the Shiva Purana. In this text, Manjunatha is described as the presiding deity of the Manjunatha hill in Kudrooru, Karnataka. The hill is considered sacred and a pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees.
Ancient Period (before 10th century)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
मण्जुनाथ
मृगनाथ (Lord of animals) मण्डलोत्सव (Festival of the circle)
मण्जुनाथ
मृग नाथ (Lord of animals)
மஞ்ஜுநாத
மீல்வான் (Lord)
మజ్జునాథ
మీజోజీ (God)
Manjunatha
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Knowledge and Wisdom
Manjunatha
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Knowledge and Wisdom
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