Manikant
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Manikant
Manikant is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Mani" (jewel/gem) and "Kant" (beloved/lover), meaning "beloved of jewels" or "one who is loved like a jewel." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and carries associations with Lord Krishna, who is sometimes referred to by similar epithets in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Manikant is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Mani" (jewel/gem) and "Kant" (beloved/lover), meaning "beloved of jewels" or "one who is loved like a jewel." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and carries associations with Lord Krishna, who is sometimes referred to by similar epithets in Hindu mythology.
Manikant currently ranks #2,664 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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