The baby name Manmath is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAN-math (IPA: /ˈmənmɑːθ/).
Manmath is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Manmath is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAN-math (IPA: /ˈmənmɑːθ/).
Manmath is Sanskrit in Origin.
Manmath is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, from manas “mind” and mathana “churning, stirring,” an epithet of the love‑god Kāma/Manmatha, the “churner of hearts.” In classical mythology he bears a sugarcane bow stringed with bees, his flower‑tipped arrows arousing desire; his incineration and revival in the Śiva–Kāma cycle made the epithet famous in poetry.
Used as a personal name across India since at least the medieval period, it appears in Sanskrit and vernacular literature and later in colonial‑era records. Common variants and regional spellings include Manmatha (Sanskritized), Manmadha (Telugu/Kannada transliteration), Manmadhan or Manmathan (Tamil/Malayalam), and the clipped Manmath in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Odia. Related cognates are Madan, Kandarpa, and Kamadev/Kamadeva. The name conveys charm, attraction, and the power to move minds, making it a culturally resonant, tradition‑anchored choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #870 | 12 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #943 | 59 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Manmath is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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