Manindra
Manindra (मणीन्द्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of jewels; the foremost gem”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Manindra (मणीन्द्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of jewels; the foremost gem”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Manindra (मणीन्द्र, IAST: maṇīndra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “King of jewels; the foremost gem”. Compound of maṇi (jewel, gem) + indra (king).
Meaning, etymology & significance
Manindra (मणीन्द्र) is built from maṇi (jewel, gem, precious stone) + indra (king). The literal sense is "king of jewels" or "the foremost gem." In Hindu symbolism maṇi is one of the most beloved metaphors for inner spiritual value — the precious jewel of dharma, the chintamaṇi (wish-fulfilling jewel).
In the Mahabharata the syamantaka maṇi (the great gem of Satrajit) is the cause of one of Krishna's famous narrative episodes. The maṇi-imagery runs throughout Vaishnava and Shaiva theology.
A child named Manindra is therefore named with this regal-jewel quality.
Pronunciation: ma-NEEN-dra. Pair with classical surnames.
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Manindra aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Mani, Manish, Devendra. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.