The baby name Manimekhala is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /mɑːniˈmɛkələ/; respelling: mah-nee-MEK-uh-luh.
Manimekhala is Tamil in Origin.
The baby name Manimekhala is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /mɑːniˈmɛkələ/; respelling: mah-nee-MEK-uh-luh.
Manimekhala is Tamil in Origin.
Manimekhala combines Sanskrit/Pali mani "gem" and mekhala "girdle," yielding the luminous sense "jeweled belt" or "girdle of gems." In Indic and Southeast Asian myth, Manimekhala is a guardian of the seas and bringer of lightning, famed in Jataka lore for rescuing the shipwrecked Prince Mahajanaka.
As a given name, it flourished in Tamil culture through the Buddhist epic Manimekalai (one of the Five Great Epics), whose compassionate heroine bears the name. Usage continues across South India, Sri Lanka, and the diaspora, with spellings reflecting language and transliteration: Manimegalai (common Tamil), Manimekalai/Manimekhalai, and related regional forms such as Khmer/Thai Moni or Mani Mekhala. The name evokes protection, brilliance, and moral resolve, making it a poetic choice grounded in classical literature and pan-regional mythology.
Manimekhala is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
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