Manjunath
/M-AE-N-JH-AH-N-AA-TH/
Lord of the snow or mountain, a Shiva-linked Karnataka devotional name
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Manjunath is a Hindu boy name of Kannada origin, meaning “Lord of the snow or mountain, a Shiva-linked Karnataka devotional name”.
Manjunath is a boy's name of Kannada origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Lord of the snow or mountain, a Shiva-linked Karnataka devotional name" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among Indian, Kannada families, Manjunath carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Manjunath's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Manjunath opens with “Ma”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their exact date, time and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Manjunath aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Manjunath's nakshatra reading →What does Manjunath's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Manjunath resonates in either tradition.
Manjunath's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Manjunath's full reading →
Does Manjunath go with your family's names?
Manjunath breaks into 8 sounds: /M-AE-N-JH-AH-N-AA-TH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Manjunath sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Manjunath beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Manjunath — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Manjunath
If Manjunath resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Manjunath
What does the name Manjunath mean?
Manjunath means "Lord of the snow or mountain, a Shiva-linked Karnataka devotional name." It is a boy name of Kannada origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Manjunath a boy or girl name?
Manjunath is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Manjunath?
Manjunath is of Kannada origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Kannada families.
Is Manjunath a Hindu name?
Yes. Manjunath is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Kannada origin.
What does Manjunath mean in Kannada?
Manjunath originates from Kannada, where it means "Lord of the snow or mountain, a Shiva-linked Karnataka devotional name."
What are common nicknames for Manjunath?
Common short forms of Manjunath include Mani.
What is the numerology of Manjunath?
Manjunath has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
What is Manjunath's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "Ma", Manjunath falls under the Magha nakshatra and Simha (Leo) rashi — its naam-rashi, or name-based moon sign. (A baby's birth nakshatra comes from their date and time of birth; NameRoot matches the two.)
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