Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Manvir

Manvir

♂ Boy

Pronounced mun-VEER /mʌnˈvɪr/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Manveer, joining man ('mind; heart') and vir/veer ('brave; hero; warrior'): 'brave of heart; brave mind.' A widely used Sikh boys' name; we note its heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sikh name: Manvir means 'brave heart; brave mind' (said 'mun-VEER'). Bold and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Manveer, joining man ('mind; heart') and vir/veer ('brave; hero; warrior'): 'brave of heart; brave mind.' A widely used Sikh boys' name; we note its heritage.
U.S. rank (2025)#10310 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 233

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319912025

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

Manvir pairs man ('mind; heart') with vir ('brave; warrior') for 'brave of heart; brave mind,' a spelling twin of Manveer. It is a well-loved Sikh and Punjabi boys' name, which we note, and rarer in U.S. data (said 'mun-VEER').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare here, common in that tradition.

Did you know? Manvir joins Sanskrit man ('mind; heart') with vir ('brave; hero') for 'brave of heart' — a strong Sikh name we note with respect (said 'mun-VEER').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Manvir — Punjabi/Sanskrit man + vir 'brave heart'; Sikh name

Variations

ManveerManvirManveer

Nicknames

ManiVir

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Manvir…

Arjun— a like classic Indian boys' name
Harman— a like man- Sikh choice
Mihir— a similarly popular pick
Kashmir— another Sanskrit name
Yamir— another Sanskrit name

Explore names like Manvir

By themeheritagepunjabisikhstrength
By meaningWarriorBrave / Courage

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Manvir mean?

Manvir is Punjabi/Sanskrit for 'brave of heart; brave mind,' from man ('mind; heart') and vir ('brave; hero'). We note its Sikh heritage.

How do you pronounce Manvir?

It's said mun-VEER /mʌnˈvɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manvir a boy or girl name?

Manvir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Manvir?

Manvir is rare in the U.S. and well used in Sikh and Punjabi families.

💬 Ask Nia