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Manju

Quick answerManju is a Sanskrit name meaning "sweet" or "charming," derived from the Sanskrit root "manj" which relates to sweetness and pleasantness.

Hindi · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,922
TrendVintage
Peak year1988
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Malayalam, Telugu
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#9

Popularity over time

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

About the name Manju

Manju is a Sanskrit name meaning "sweet" or "charming," derived from the Sanskrit root "manj" which relates to sweetness and pleasantness.

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Etymology

Manju is a Sanskrit name meaning "sweet" or "charming," derived from the Sanskrit root "manj" which relates to sweetness and pleasantness. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Sikh cultures across India and the Indian diaspora, with historical roots in South Asian naming traditions.

Manju currently ranks #9,922 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.

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