What origin is the name Manuja?

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

What are good brother names for Manuja?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Manuja — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Manuja?

Manuja starts with the syllable “Ma” (मा), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Manuja

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Manuja

Manuja

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Manuja is an Indian girl's name meaning "Human, Born of Manu, Woman", Rashi Simha.

Parents who choose Manuja pick a girl name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Human, Born of Manu, Woman". It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Ma)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Human, Born of Manu, Woman

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Manuja

What does Manuja mean?

Manuja is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Human, Born of Manu, Woman".

How popular is Manuja?

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Brother names that go with Manuja

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 9

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