The baby name Manjeera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced man-JEE-rah (IPA: /mənˈdʒiːrə/).
The baby name Manjeera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced man-JEE-rah (IPA: /mənˈdʒiːrə/).
Manjeera is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Manjeera is a feminine Indian name from Sanskrit mañjīra, the small pair of hand cymbals whose bright, tinkling tone marks devotional song and folk dance. The etymology links to mañju, “sweet, melodious,” so the name conveys ideas of pleasant sound, rhythm, auspiciousness, and joyous worship. In South Asia it also echoes the Manjira/Manjeera River, a tributary of the Godavari, adding a layer of geographic and life‑giving water symbolism.
As a given name it came into broader use in the late 20th century, especially among Hindi-, Marathi-, Kannada-, Telugu-, and Bengali-speaking communities, and it is sometimes chosen by families with musical or Bhakti traditions. Common variants include Manjira (standard transliteration), Manjeera (English phonetic spelling), and the rarer Manjiraa/Manjeeraa; related but distinct is Manjiri, “flower cluster.” The name’s tone suggests creativity, devotion, and celebratory energy.
Manjeera is extremely rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 3 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
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