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Manimala

Quick answerManimala derives from Sanskrit, combining "mani" (jewel) and "mala" (garland), literally meaning "garland of jewels." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Malayalam-speaking communities of South India, particularly Kerala, with historical significance in Hindu religious and cultural traditions.

Sanskrit · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,548
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables4
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureSouth Indian/Malayalam
ReligionHinduism
Letters8
Numerology1 Chaldean 2
Global rank#2,548

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Manimala

Manimala derives from Sanskrit, combining "mani" (jewel) and "mala" (garland), literally meaning "garland of jewels." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Malayalam-speaking communities of South India, particularly Kerala, with historical significance in Hindu religious and cultural traditions.

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Etymology

Manimala derives from Sanskrit, combining "mani" (jewel) and "mala" (garland), literally meaning "garland of jewels." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Malayalam-speaking communities of South India, particularly Kerala, with historical significance in Hindu religious and cultural traditions.

Manimala currently ranks #2,548 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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