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Manraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced MUN-rahj /ˈmʌn.rɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Sanskrit man, 'heart, mind', plus raj, 'king, rule' — 'king of the heart/mind'Medium

In 30 seconds: King of the heart: Manraj joins Punjabi man, 'heart, mind', with raj, 'king'. Regal, soulful, and strong.

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Origin MediumPunjabi, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Punjabi/Sanskrit man, 'heart, mind', plus raj, 'king, rule' — 'king of the heart/mind'

U.S. rank (2025)#4973 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 474

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Manraj comes from Punjabi/Sanskrit man, 'heart, mind', plus raj, 'king, rule' — 'king of the heart and mind'. A regal, soulful name across Sikh and Punjabi families.

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi families. Rare, king-of-the-heart at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Manraj joins man ('heart, mind') with raj ('king, rule') — 'sovereign of the heart and mind'; a regal, popular Sikh and Punjabi name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Punjabi references — Manraj — etymology

Variations

ManraajManrajdeep

Nicknames

Man

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manraj mean?

Manraj is Punjabi for 'king of the heart/mind' (man, 'heart', plus raj, 'king').

How do you pronounce Manraj?

It's said MUN-rahj /ˈmʌn.rɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manraj a boy or girl name?

Manraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Manraj?

Manraj is a rare name in the U.S.