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Mantra

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAHN-truh /ˈmɑːn.trə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit mantra, 'a sacred sound, word, or utterance repeated in prayer or meditation,' central to Hindu and Buddhist practice. A serene word-name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Sanskrit word-name: Mantra is 'a sacred sound repeated in prayer or meditation' (said 'MAHN-truh'). Calm and meaningful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit mantra, 'a sacred sound, word, or utterance repeated in prayer or meditation,' central to Hindu and Buddhist practice. A serene word-name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2015)#13314 ↗ Rising
2015 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

As a boy's name Mantra comes from the Sanskrit for a sacred repeated utterance in prayer and meditation, deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. It reads calm and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAHN-truh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, serene, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Mantra is Sanskrit for 'a sacred sound, word, or utterance repeated in prayer or meditation' — central to Hindu and Buddhist practice — a serene, meaningful word-name, noted respectfully (said 'MAHN-truh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Mantra — Sanskrit 'sacred repeated utterance'; Hindu/Buddhist; respectful

Variations

MantrahManthraMantara

Nicknames

ManTra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mantra mean?

Mantra is Sanskrit for 'a sacred sound, word, or utterance repeated in prayer or meditation,' central to Hindu and Buddhist practice.

How do you pronounce Mantra?

It's said MAHN-truh /ˈmɑːn.trə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mantra a boy or girl name?

Mantra is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Mantra?

Mantra is a rare name in the U.S.

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