Nepali boy name
Manoj name meaning
मनोज
Say it: ma-NOJ/mʌnodz/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #19
Meaning of Manoj
Born of the mind; an epithet of Kamadeva, god of love.
नेपालीमा: मनोजको अर्थ मनबाट जन्मेको हो; यो प्रेमका देवता कामदेवको एक उपनाम हो।
About the name Manoj
With its meaning of born of the mind, Manoj has a thoughtful quality alongside a connection to love. This Sanskrit name is an epithet of Kamadeva, the god of love, giving parents a clear mythological association to consider. Say its five letters as ma-NOJ, placing the emphasis on the final part. Manoj is very common, ranking #19 among boy names in our sample. Monoj is an alternative spelling, while Manaj and Manuj are options to hear beside it.
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Manoj at a glance
| Name | Manoj |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मनोज also मानोज, मणोज |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Kamadeva |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #19 among boy names (199 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 Manoj
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Manoj
- Manoj Gajurel · b. 1974
Nepalese Comedian and television personality
- Manoj Katuwal · b. 1985
Nepalese cricketer
- Manoj Baishya · b. 1980
Nepalese cricketer
- Manoj Kumar Sharma · b. 1970
Nepalese judge
- Manoj Kumar Singh · b. 1969
Nepalese politician
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Prem♂प्रेमLove, affection
- Sanam♂सनमBeloved, dear one
- Anurag♂अनुरागLove, affection, attachment
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Pappu♂पप्पुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Lal♂लालRed
- Pritam♂प्रितमMost beloved
Names that sound like Manoj
- Manaj♂मनजBorn of the mind
- Manij♂मनिज
- Manor♂मनोर
- Manuj♂मनुजBorn of Manu
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Man♂♀मानMind or heart
- Manu♂♀मनुProgenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition
- Manas♂मानसMind, intellect or spirit
- Manan♂मननDeep thought, contemplation and reflection on truth
- Manil♂मनिल
- Manit♂मनितHonoured and respected (Manit/Manita)
- Manraj♂मनराजKing of the heart or of honour
Manoj in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐣𑑀𑐖 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒢𑒼𑒖 |
| Bengali | মনোজ |
| Gujarati | મનોજ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀦𑁄𑀚 |
| IAST romanization | manoj |
FAQ about the name Manoj
What is the meaning of Manoj?
Manoj means: Born of the mind; an epithet of Kamadeva, god of love. (नेपालीमा: मनोज, कामदेव)
Is Manoj a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Manoj in Nepali?
Manoj is written मनोज in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मानोज or मणोज.
How do you pronounce Manoj?
Manoj is pronounced ma-NOJ (IPA: /mʌnodz/).
What is the origin of the name Manoj?
Manoj is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manoj?
Manoj ranks #19 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Manoj?
Notable people named Manoj include Manoj Gajurel (Nepalese Comedian and television personality); Manoj Katuwal (Nepalese cricketer); Manoj Baishya (Nepalese cricketer).
What are other spellings of Manoj?
Other spellings of Manoj: Monoj.