Manoj

Born of the mind, another name for Kama, god of love

GenderBoyOriginSanskritSay itmuh-NOJPopularityUncommon
Pronounced muh-NOJ

About the name Manoj

Manoj means born of the mind, an epithet for Kamadeva, the Hindu god of love and desire. It's a poetic, classic name with romantic undertones.

Romantic and imaginative, with a rich inner world.

Fun fact

Manoj is a traditional poetic epithet meaning 'mind-born,' referencing the god of love.

Nicknames for Manoj

Manu

Variations

ManojkumarManoja

Famous people named Manoj

  • Manoj Bajpayee (actor)
  • Manoj Kumar (Bollywood veteran actor)

Sibling name ideas

PriyaAnjaliMeeraSunita

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