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Fact sheet

Name
Manju
Gender
Unisex name
Syllables
2

Manju is a girl's name of Indian origin, which translates to 'the Charming', 'the Alluring', and 'the Beautiful'. The origin of the name lies in the ancient script language Sanskrit.

What does the name Manju mean?

Manju is an Indian girl's name that carries the meanings 'the Charming', 'the Alluring', and 'the Beautiful'. It comes from the ancient script language Sanskrit.

Where does the name Manju come from?

The name Manju has its roots in Sanskrit and is used as a female first name. The meanings include 'the Alluring' and 'the Beautiful'.

How do you pronounce Manju?

Manju is pronounced like 'Man-dzhu'.

Popularity

In Germany, Manju is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most popular girl's names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Manju has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Handschuh

Famous people

  • Manjou Wilde (German national football player)
  • Manju Asrani (Indian actress)
  • Manju Bhargavi (Indian actress)
  • Manju Bhashini (Indian actress)
  • Manju Kak (Indian writer)
  • Manju Kapur (writer from India)
  • Manju Mehta (musician)
  • Manju Nadgoda (Indian cricketer)
  • Manju Pillai (Indian actress)
  • Manju Qamar (Indian poet)
  • Manju Warrier (Indian actress)

Frequently asked questions about the name Manju

What is the origin of the name Manju?

The name Manju has its roots in Sanskrit and is primarily used in Indian languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu.

What does the name Manju mean?

Manju means 'the Charming', 'the Alluring', and 'the Beautiful' and describes qualities such as grace and attractiveness.

How popular is the name Manju?

Manju is a valued first name in India, particularly prevalent in certain regions and cultures, but it is not among the most common names.

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