Manmatha
Manmatha (मन्मथ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who churns and agitates the mind”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Manmatha (मन्मथ) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who churns and agitates the mind”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Manmatha (मन्मथ, IAST: Manmatha) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who churns and agitates the mind”. From manas (mind) + matha (one who churns, agitates), Manmatha as an epithet of Vishnu proclaims that the Lord is the supreme agitator of minds — the divine beauty and love that stirs the soul out of complacency and toward yearning for the Divine.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The verb math (to churn) evokes the cosmic churning of the ocean, and here it is the ocean of the human mind that is churned by the Lord's irresistible beauty and grace. Ordinarily, Manmatha is the name of the god of love who afflicts beings with desire; but in the Sahasranāma, Vishnu bears this name as the ultimate source of all such divine stirring. The highest form of this churning is the soul's restless longing for the Lord Himself.
Manmatha is a well-known and beloved name in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where it is used for boys with affection. It appears in classical poetry and Purāṇic lore as an epithet rich with devotional resonance.
Scriptural source
Manmatha appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Manmatha aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 7.
Manmatha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who churns and agitates the mind
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manmatha mean?
Manmatha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who churns and agitates the mind”.
Is Manmatha a boy or girl name?
Manmatha is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Manmatha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Manmatha aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Manmatha?
The Chaldean name number of Manmatha is 7.
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