Abhimanyu
Meaning of Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu is a distinguished male name of Indian origin, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and culture. Pronounced as ub-hee-MAHN-yoo (/ʌbˈhiːmənjuː/), Abhimanyu is best known from the epic Mahabharata, where he is celebrated as the valiant son of Arjuna and Subhadra. This name carries connotations of bravery, loyalty, and heroism, making it a powerful choice for a baby boy. Variations of the name include Abhimani and Abhimanu. While not exceedingly common in the United States, Abhimanyu has seen steady use over recent years. In 2023, it ranked 7260 with 11 occurrences, reflecting its growing appeal among parents seeking a meaningful and culturally rich name for their child.
Pronunciation
Indian English
- Pronunced as ub-hee-MAHN-yoo (/ʌbˈhiːmənjuː/)
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Notable People Named Abhimanyu
| Dr. Abhimanyu Singh Arha is an accomplished environmental historian, writer, and academic from India, serving as the deputy director of the University of Rajasthan's Centre for Museology and Conservation and advising the Government of Rajasthan on Tourism and Heritage Protection. |
| Abhimanyu Dassani is an Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films, including Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Meenakshi Sundareshwar, and Nikamma. |
| Abhimanyu Mishra is an American chess grandmaster who became the youngest player ever to qualify for the grandmaster title at the age of 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days. |
| Abhimanyu Easwaran is an Indian cricketer known for his role as a right-handed opening batter for Bengal. |
| Abhimanyu Samir Puranik is an Indian chess player and grandmaster. |
| Abhimanyu Chauhan - Abhimanyu Ravindra Pal Singh Chauhan is a Chhattisgarh cricketer known for his skills as a right-handed middle-order batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler. |
