The baby name Manjita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced muhn-JEE-tah (IPA: /mənˈdʒiːtə/).
The baby name Manjita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced muhn-JEE-tah (IPA: /mənˈdʒiːtə/).
Manjita is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Manjita is a feminine Indian given name formed from Sanskrit elements: man (mind; ultimately from manas) + jita (conquered, victorious). It thus conveys “she who has conquered her mind,” with shades of self-mastery, discipline, and inner victory. The name shares its root with Manjit/Manjeet and the broader -jita family of names (e.g., Sujita, Vijita), and appears across Hindi- and Punjabi-speaking communities as well as in the diaspora.
Usage grew in the 20th century as a graceful feminine elaboration of the unisex Sikh/Punjabi Manjit, resonating with the Sikh maxim man jeetai jag jeet (“conquer the mind, conquer the world”). Variant spellings and cognates include Manjeeta, Manjeet/Manjit (unisex), and South Indian Manjitha; common short forms are Manju and Manu. Overall, Manjita balances philosophical depth with a contemporary sound, appealing to families seeking a name that emphasizes inner strength and victory.
Manjita is a rare find. Across 7 countries, we found 35 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #622 | 10 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Manjita is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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