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Manek: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a ruby”

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مانک

Manek

Manek (مانک, Sanskrit Manek) is a Parsi boy’s name that means “a ruby”. Source: Platts, Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English, मानिक mānik.

Manek at a glance

Meaning: a ruby
Gender: Boy
Origin: Sanskrit
Faith: Parsi
Say it: maa-nek
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Manek

In English: a ruby
اردو میں معنی: یاقوت، لعل

Origin and history of Manek

From Sanskrit māṇikya through Gujarati and Hindi mānik, a ruby (Platts); long used as a Parsi name.

How to say and write Manek

Say it: maa-nek2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Manek
Urdu: مانک
Original script: Manek
Other spellings: Manik · Maneck
Themes: Beauty

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Names like Manek

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Questions about the name Manek

What does the name Manek mean?

Manek means “a ruby”. In Urdu: یاقوت، لعل. Source: Platts, Dictionary of Urdu, Classical Hindi and English (1884).

Is Manek a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Manek is a boy’s name.

Is Manek a Parsi name?

Yes. Manek is used by Parsi families. It is of Sanskrit origin. From Sanskrit māṇikya through Gujarati and Hindi mānik, a ruby (Platts); long used as a Parsi name.

How do you pronounce Manek?

Say it “maa-nek”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Manek in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Manek is written مانک. In its original script: Manek.

What are other spellings of Manek?

Manek is also spelled Manik, Maneck.

Is the meaning of Manek verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.