Girl • Modern Tamil
Menaka
மேனகா
Signature Meaning
Menaka is a feminine name widely used in Tamil and other South Asian languages, best known from Hindu mythology as the name of a famed celestial nymph (apsara) celebrated for her beauty. The name suggests grace, charm, and artistic allure when chosen for a child. Its usage evokes classical and poetic associations from Sanskrit and regional literary traditions.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernMeːNakaː
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
M(4) + E(5) + N(5) + A(1) + K(2) + A(1) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 18 → Root 9
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 likeMAY-nah-kaa
Tamil syllablesமே-ன-கா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.meːnakaː
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Menaakaa