Gender: Female
Origin: Sanskrit, Hindu
Meaning: Gemstone; Celestial nymph in Hindu mythology
Pronunciation: Men-ah-kuh, /ˈmɛnəkə/, M EH N AH K AH
Popularity Rank: #47,883
Derived from Sanskrit meaning 'consisting of gems' or 'a cluster of gems'. In Hindu mythology, Menaka is a celestial nymph who was sent by Indra to disturb the meditation of the sage Vishwamitra.
The name Menaka is of Sanskrit, Hindu origin and means Gemstone; Celestial nymph in Hindu mythology, A Celestial Dancer, An Apsara, Shakuntala's Mother, Celestial dancer or An Apsara or shakuntalas mother. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Menaka is commonly found in India, Kuwait, Italy, and 26 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Men-ah-kuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛnəkə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH N AH K AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Menaka is recorded 639 times globally, ranking it as the 47,883th most common name worldwide.
Menaka is most prevalent in India, with 88 occurrences, making it the 6,158th most popular name in the country.
In Kuwait, the name Menaka is found among 1 in every 7640 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #6,158 | 1 : 9,930 |
| Kuwait | #4,693 | 1 : 7,640 |
| Italy | #15,246 | 1 : 19,386 |
| United Arab Emirates | #10,862 | 1 : 17,770 |
| Malaysia | #17,532 | 1 : 39,031 |
| United States of America | #27,847 | 1 : 35,473 |
| Saudi Arabia | #43,498 | 1 : 74,159 |
| Qatar | #8,411 | 1 : 15,318 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
| Singapore | #8,815 | 1 : 18,833 |
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