Nepali unisex name
Manita name meaning
मनिता
Say it: ma-NI-ta/mʌnita/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #58
Meaning of Manita
Honoured and respected (Manit/Manita); esteemed one.
नेपालीमा: मनिताको अर्थ सम्मानित र आदरणीय हो; यसले मान पाएको व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
Many come from Sanskrit words ending in -ita or -ta: Sangita (music), Kabita (poem), Sarita (river), Amrita (nectar). More girl names ending in -ita →
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Manita at a glance
| Name | Manita |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मनिता also मनिट, मनित |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (13% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 6 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #58 among unisex names (8 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Manita
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Manita
- Manita Devkota · b. 1995
Nepalese health care worker who is Miss Nepal Universe 2018
- Manita Shrestha Pradhan · b. 1999
Nepali judoka
Names with a similar meaning
- Roshan♂रोशनBright, shining, illuminated
- Gaurav♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Gaurab♂गौरवPride, honour and dignity
- Mohammad♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratap♂प्रतापGlory, majesty, valour
- Garima♀गरिमाDignity, honour and grace
- Robin♂रोबिनBright fame (from Robert)
- Raushan♂रोशनBright, shining
- Mahima♂♀महिमाGreatness, glory and majesty
- Mohammed♂मोहम्मदPraised, praiseworthy
- Pratistha♂♀प्रतिष्ठाPrestige, honour, dignity
- Yash♂यशFame, glory, success
Names that sound like Manita
- Manika♀मनिकाJewel, gem or ruby (Manik/Manika)
- Manisa♂♀मनिसाLord of the mind
- Mamita♀ममिता
- Manila♀मनिला
- Manina♂मनिना
- Manjita♀मनजिताProbably feminine of Manjit
- Manuta♀मनुता
- Manish♂मनिषLord of the mind
- Manisha♀मनिषाWisdom, intellect
- Monika♀मोनिकाOf uncertain origin
- Mamata♀ममताAffection, motherly love and tenderness towards others
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
Manita in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐣𑐶𑐟𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒢𑒱𑒞𑒰 |
| Bengali | মনিতা |
| Gujarati | મનિતા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀦𑀺𑀢𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | manitā |
FAQ about the name Manita
What is the meaning of Manita?
Manita means: Honoured and respected (Manit/Manita); esteemed one. (नेपालीमा: सम्मानित)
Is Manita a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (13% boys in our data).
How do you write Manita in Nepali?
Manita is written मनिता in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मनिट or मनित.
How do you pronounce Manita?
Manita is pronounced ma-NI-ta (IPA: /mʌnita/).
What is the origin of the name Manita?
Manita is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manita?
Manita ranks #58 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Manita?
Notable people named Manita include Manita Devkota (Nepalese health care worker who is Miss Nepal Universe 2018); Manita Shrestha Pradhan (Nepali judoka).
What are other spellings of Manita?
Other spellings of Manita: Manit.