What origin is the name Abimanyu?

Abimanyu comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Abimanyu?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Abimanyu — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Abimanyu?

Abimanyu starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Abimanyu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Abimanyu

Abimanyu

Boy

Indian

4 syllables

Abimanyu is an Indian boy's name meaning "Arjunas son, Heroic, With self respect", Rashi Mesh.

Parents who choose Abimanyu pick a boy name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Arjunas son, Heroic, With self respect". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Rashi: Mesh
Nakshatra: krittika (A)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Arjunas son, Heroic, With self respect

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Abimanyu

What does Abimanyu mean?

Abimanyu is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "Arjunas son, Heroic, With self respect".

How popular is Abimanyu?

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Sister names that go with Abimanyu

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.