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Abhimanyu

♂ Boy

Pronounced ub-hee-MUN-yoo /ˌʌb.hiˈmʌn.ju/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Abhimanyu, 'one full of heroic valor / self-respect; high-spirited; passionate' — the heroic son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata; we note the epic heroLow

In 30 seconds: One full of heroic valor; high-spirited: Abhimanyu is Sanskrit 'heroic valor'. Lyrical, noble, and warm (said 'ub-hee-MUN-yoo').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Abhimanyu, 'one full of heroic valor / self-respect; high-spirited; passionate' — the heroic son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata; we note the epic hero
U.S. rank (2025)#3848 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abhimanyu comes from Sanskrit Abhimanyu, 'one full of heroic valor / self-respect; high-spirited; passionate' — the heroic young son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata, famed for entering the chakravyuha (we note the epic hero). A lyrical, noble Indian name (said 'ub-hee-MUN-yoo'; nickname Abhi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, full-of-heroic-valor at the root, and noble.

Did you know? Abhimanyu means 'one full of heroic valor / self-respect; high-spirited; passionate' in Sanskrit — the brave young son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata — a lyrical, noble name (we note the epic hero; said 'ub-hee-MUN-yoo').
Overall data confidence 50%
Sanskrit references — Abhimanyu — epic hero noted

Variations

AbhimanyouAbhimanu

Nicknames

Abhi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abhimanyu mean?

Abhimanyu is Sanskrit for 'one full of heroic valor; high-spirited' (the son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata). We note the epic hero.

How do you pronounce Abhimanyu?

It's said ub-hee-MUN-yoo /ˌʌb.hiˈmʌn.ju/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Abhimanyu a boy or girl name?

Abhimanyu is a boy's name.

How popular is Abhimanyu?

Abhimanyu is a rare name in the U.S.

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