Entry № 4152 · Sanskrit origin

Manimekhala Manimekhala — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ MAH-nee-MEH-kah-lah /
Gender
Girl
Origin
Sanskrit
Meaning
"Jeweled girdle / Tamil epic (Sanskrit + foundational)"
Syllables
5
Rank · US 2025
№ 0
First recorded
Ancient

A name that means "jeweled girdle / tamil epic (sanskrit + foundational)".

Manimekhala is from the Sanskrit Maṇimekhalā. A modern American baby name in the broader Sanskrit heritage aesthetic. Manimekhala is a foundational name with deep heritage. Sanskrit Maṇimekhalā jeweled-girdle sea-goddess + Sanskrit maṇi jewel + mekhalā girdle + foundational central Maṇimēkalai foundational-central-Tamil epic-poem one-of-Aimperunkāppiyaṅkal five-great-Tamil-epics ~6th c. CE by Chittalai Chāthanār Buddhist-poet + foundational central 30-cantos daughter-of-Kōvalan + Mādhavī Buddhist-heroine renounced-life-becoming-nun following-Silappadikāram + foundational central Maṇimekhalā also-Buddhist-sea-goddess protectress in Pali-Canon + foundational central represents-Tamil-Buddhist-heritage + foundational pan-Tamil heritage. Foundational Sanskrit feminine name reflecting cultural + historical heritage spanning centuries.

Featured throughout Sanskrit heritage.

Jeweled girdle / Tamil epic (Sanskrit + foundational) Foundational name with deep heritage anchors. Sanskrit Maṇimekhalā jeweled-girdle sea-goddess + Sanskrit maṇi jewel + mekhalā girdle + foundational central Maṇimēkalai foundational-central-Tamil epic-poem one-of-Aimperunkāppiyaṅkal five-great-Tamil-epics ~6th c. CE by Chittalai Chāthanār Buddhist-poet + foundational central 30-cantos daughter-of-Kōvalan + Mādhavī Buddhist-heroine renounced-life-becoming-nun following-Silappadikāram + foundational central Maṇimekhalā also-Buddhist-sea-goddess protectress in Pali-Canon + foundational central represents-Tamil-Buddhist-heritage + foundational pan-Tamil heritage

The name in its native script.

मणिमेखला
Transliteration
Maṇimekhalā
Pronunciation
/ ˌmɑː.niːˈmɛ.kə.lə /
Root
Grammatical form

Where Manimekhala stands.

Current rank · 2025
№ 0 in the U.S.
All-time peak
№ 0 in 0
Babies named Manimekhala · last year
88 in the U.S.
First entered SSA top-1000
0
Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular
№25 №75 №150 №250 1995 2005 2015 2020 2025 PEAK · — NOW · —

Manimekhalas before her.

Real people

In fiction
Manimekalai Tamil epic Aimperunkappiyangal / Chittalai Chathanar 6th c. Buddhist / 30 cantos daughter of Kovalan Madhavi / Silappadikaram / Pali sea goddess
Sanskrit jeweled-girdle sea-goddess + maṇi jewel + mekhalā girdle + Maṇimēkalai Tamil epic-poem Aimperunkāppiyaṅkal five-great-Tamil-epics ~6th c. Chittalai Chāthanār Buddhist + 30-cantos daughter-of-Kōvalan + Mādhavī Buddhist-heroine following-Silappadikāram + Maṇimekhalā Buddhist-sea-goddess Pali-Canon
Tamil Buddhist

Names connected to Manimekhala.

The number behind Manimekhala.

7

The Builder

Manimekhala has a strong numerological signature.

Why families chose this name.

"Sanskrit meaning. 5 syllables. Manimekhala."
Mother of one