Harimanyu
Harimanyu (हरिमन्यु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Wrath of Hari; the righteous anger of Vishnu”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Harimanyu (हरिमन्यु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Wrath of Hari; the righteous anger of Vishnu”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Harimanyu (हरिमन्यु, IAST: harimanyu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Wrath of Hari; the righteous anger of Vishnu”. Compound of Hari (Vishnu) + manyu (righteous wrath); Vishnu in his protective fierceness.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Harimanyu (हरिमन्यु) is built from Hari — one of the central names of Vishnu — and manyu — righteous wrath, the anger that arises from dharmic outrage rather than ego. The literal sense is "the wrath of Hari" — Vishnu in his protective fierceness.
In Vaishnava theology manyu is distinct from ordinary anger (krodha). It is the wrath that destroys the demons in order to protect the devotees — the very quality manifested in Narasimha when he tore Hiranyakashipu to save Prahlada. To name a child Harimanyu is therefore to invoke this dharmic-protective fierceness.
The name is uncommon in 2026 but unmistakably Sanskrit. It pairs especially well in Vaishnava families with established Narasimha bhakti.
Pronunciation: ha-ri-MAN-yu. Pair with classical Vaishnava surnames.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Harimanyu aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Hari, Manyu, Narasimha. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Harimanyu mean?
Harimanyu ( हरिमन्यु , IAST: harimanyu ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Wrath of Hari; the righteous anger of Vishnu” . Compound of Hari (Vishnu) + manyu (righteous wrath); Vishnu in his protective fierceness.
Is Harimanyu a good Hindu baby name?
Yes — it is a traditional Hindu name with an auspicious meaning, suitable for a baby and rooted in Sanatana Dharma values.
What is the origin of the name Harimanyu?
It has Sanskrit/Hindu origins; its roots, deity association and significance are detailed above.
Are there variations or similar names to Harimanyu?
Related and similarly-themed Hindu names, along with their meanings, are listed in the guide above to help you choose.
Harimanyu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Wrath of Hari; the righteous anger of Vishnu
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harimanyu mean?
Harimanyu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Wrath of Hari; the righteous anger of Vishnu”.
Is Harimanyu a boy or girl name?
Harimanyu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Harimanyu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Harimanyu aligns with the Punarvasu nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Harimanyu?
The Chaldean name number of Harimanyu is 8.
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