The baby name Manimekala is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced mah-nee-MAY-kah-lah (approx.; IPA: /ˌmɑːniˈmeɪkələ/).
The baby name Manimekala is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced mah-nee-MAY-kah-lah (approx.; IPA: /ˌmɑːniˈmeɪkələ/).
Manimekala is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.
Manimekala is a feminine name rooted in classical Tamil, from mani “gem” + mekalai “waist-belt,” evoking a “jeweled girdle.” It titles one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature, Manimekalai (5th-6th century CE), whose heroine embodies compassion through Buddhist ideals. The name is also borne by a guardian sea goddess in South and Southeast Asian Buddhist lore, invoked by sailors from Sri Lanka to Myanmar and Cambodia, sometimes styled Mani/Mekhala.
As a given name, Manimekala is used chiefly among Tamil speakers in India and Sri Lanka, with periodic revivals during modern cultural renaissances and continued adoption in the diaspora. Variants and related forms include Manimekalai, Manimekhalai, Manimekhala, Mani Mekhala, and Mekhala; short forms such as Mani or Mekala occur. Across these traditions the meaning connotes beauty, virtue, and protective power - ornamented yet steadfast.
Manimekala is a genuine rarity. We hold just 6 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!