Manthan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Manthan
Manthan is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "math," meaning "to churn" or "to agitate," and refers to the cosmic churning of the ocean in Hindu mythology.
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Etymology
Manthan is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "math," meaning "to churn" or "to agitate," and refers to the cosmic churning of the ocean in Hindu mythology. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with significance rooted in the Mahabharata and Puranic texts where Manthan (Samudra Manthan) represents the churning of the ocean of milk by gods and demons.
Manthan currently ranks #13,660 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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