Unisex • Modern Tamil
Mani
மணி
Signature Meaning
Mani is a short Tamil name that commonly means "gem" or "jewel", suggesting brightness, value, and beauty. In Tamil usage it can also refer to a bell or to an hour on the clock, giving the name subtle associations with sound and time. The name is simple and melodic, often used on its own or as part of longer names.
Quick Facts
Gender⚧ Unisex
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/MaɳI/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 11 → Root 2 (Moon / சந்திரன்)
M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) = 11
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 19 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
2· Moon (சந்திரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAH-nee
Tamil syllablesம-ணி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maɳi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaaniManeeMaanee