Manojमनोज
Manoja · traditionally used for boys
“Mind-born — the god of love”
MW mano-ja: "'mind-born', love or the god of love" (Kāvya). Apte: "mindborn; the god of love."
Starting sound and where it falls
Manoj begins with Ma — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ma open Magha pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Manoj Bajpayee (actor); Manoj Kumar (actor-director).
Cultural context
Evokes Kāmadeva, the mind-born god of love, and creative inspiration.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Manoj mean?
Manoj (Manoja) is attested as “Mind-born — the god of love.” MW mano-ja: "'mind-born', love or the god of love" (Kāvya). Apte: "mindborn; the god of love."
Which nakshatra sound does Manoj fit?
Manoj begins with the sound Ma, which opens Magha pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Manoj a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Manoj is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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