Manjera as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Manjera

What is the meaning of the name Manjera ?

The baby name Manjera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mahn-JEE-rah or man-JEH-rah.

Manjera is in Origin.

Manjera is an Indian given name traceable to Sanskrit mañjira, a term for tinkling anklets and, in later Indo‑Aryan usage, the small hand‑cymbals struck to keep tāla (rhythm) in bhajans and kīrtans. As a name it evokes music, auspicious sound, devotion, and joyful cadence, making it appealing to families who value artistic and spiritual associations.

Usage is uncommon but recognizable across Hindi‑Marathi‑Telugu‑Kannada spheres, generally as a feminine name, with modern adoption from the late 20th century onward. It can also carry toponymic resonance from the Manjeera/Manjra River, a Godavari tributary known in Telangana and Maharashtra. Spelling varies by transliteration: Manjira and Manjeera are the most frequent forms; Manjra and Manjara occur regionally. Related but distinct is Manjiri (Marathi), meaning a flower cluster or basil inflorescence. Overall, Manjera balances a lyrical, pan‑Indian heritage with a rare, contemporary feel.

⚙ Manjera is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Manjera appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.