Boy • Pure Tamil
Manikam
மணிகம்
Signature Meaning
Manikam is a Tamil name commonly understood to mean a precious gem or jewel. It evokes qualities of beauty, value, and rarity and is often chosen to express affection for a cherished child. The name has a simple, lyrical sound that fits both traditional and modern tastes.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Pure TamilProsperityVirtue
Starts withம / M
Syllables3 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) + K(2) + A(1) + M(4) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 26 → Root 8
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
5· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likemah-nih-kum
Tamil syllablesம-ணி-க-ம்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maɳikam/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaanikaamManeekamMaaneekaam