Boy • Modern Tamil
Manik
மாணிக்
Signature Meaning
Manik is a concise, easy-to-pronounce name that evokes the image of a precious gem. It is commonly associated with the idea of a ruby or jewel, suggesting brightness, value, and beauty. In Tamil usage it is often a local form or borrowing, so exact origins can vary by region.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/MaːɳIk/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 13 → Root 4 (Rahu / ராகு)
M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) + K(2) = 13
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Rahu (ராகு)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAA-nik
Tamil syllablesமா-ணி-க்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maːɳik/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaanikManeekMaaneek