Manikandan
one with a gem-adorned neck, epithet of Ayyappan
GenderBoyOriginTamilSay itmuh-nee-KUN-dunPopularitycommon in Tamil Nadu/Kerala
Pronounced muh-nee-KUN-dun
About the name Manikandan
Manikandan refers to Lord Ayyappan, wearing a jewel around his neck as an infant, symbolizing divine protection. It's a beloved devotional name across South India.
Protective, devout, and steadfast.
Fun fact
Manikandan is the childhood name of Lord Ayyappan in South Indian mythology.
Nicknames for Manikandan
Mani
Variations
ManikandaManikkamAyyappan