Mandakranta
Mandakranta (मन्दाक्रान्ता) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta”.
Mandakranta (मन्दाक्रान्ता) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta”.
Mandakranta means “Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta”. Mandakranta (मन्दाक्रान्ता · మందాక్రాంత) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta”. It is formed from manda (slow), ākrānta (stepping). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “म” falls in Magha nakshatra, pada 1, within Simha rashi (Leo).
Mandakranta name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Mandakranta |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | manda (slow) + ākrānta (stepping) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | मन्दाक्रान्ता |
| Telugu | మందాక్రాంత |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | mandākrāntā |
| Pronunciation | Man-daa-kraan-taa |
| First syllable | म |
| Nakshatra | Magha (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Simha (Leo) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Music & arts |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Mandakranta
Mandakranta is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- manda — slow
- ākrānta — stepping
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Mandakranta
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “म” of Mandakranta falls in Magha nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Simha rashi (Leo). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Mandakranta
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): मन्दाक्रान्ता
- Telugu: మందాక్రాంత
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): mandākrāntā
How to pronounce Mandakranta
Say it as “Man-daa-kraan-taa” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Mandakranta
Madhuravani, Madhuvanti, Madhyamavati, Manjughosha, Madalasa, Madhavilata
Mandakranta: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Mandakranta?
Mandakranta means “Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta”. It is formed from manda (slow), ākrānta (stepping).
Is Mandakranta a traditional or a modern name?
Mandakranta is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Mandakranta written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): मन्दाक्रान्ता. In Telugu: మందాక్రాంత. Sanskrit transliteration: mandākrāntā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mandakranta?
Its first syllable “म” falls in Magha nakshatra (pada 1) and Simha rashi (Leo) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Mandakranta?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Mandakranta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Magha
- Rashi
- Simha (Leo)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mandakranta mean?
Mandakranta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Slow-stepping; the metre of the Meghaduta”.
Is Mandakranta a boy or girl name?
Mandakranta is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Mandakranta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Mandakranta aligns with the Magha nakshatra, under the Simha (Leo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Mandakranta?
The Chaldean name number of Mandakranta is 3.
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