Boy • Mythology Tamil
Manikandan
மணிகண்டன்
Signature Meaning
Manikandan is a traditional Tamil male name commonly understood to mean "one who wears a bell" or "jewel-bearer." It is closely associated with the Hindu deity Ayyappa, who is popularly called Manikandan in South Indian devotional tradition. The name carries devotional and protective connotations and is widely used in Tamil-speaking communities.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
MythologySpiritualVirtue
Starts withம / M
Syllables4 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likemuh-NEE-kun-dun
Tamil syllablesம-ணி-க-ண்-ட-ன்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./maɳikaɳɖan/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaanikaandaanManeekandanManikandhanManeekandhan