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Manjusri Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "manjusri" is "gentle and radiant", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
manjusri
Meaning
gentle and radiant
Pronunciation
mahn-joo-sree
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
3

Manjusri Name Details

Manjusri is a Sanskrit name derived from the word 'manju' meaning gentle, beautiful, or charming, and 'sri' which means radiant, glorious, or abundant. In Buddhist tradition, Manjusri is revered as a bodhisattva, a being on the path to enlightenment. He is known as the embodiment of transcendent wisdom and is often depicted wielding a sword in his right hand to symbolize his ability to cut through ignorance and delusion. The name Manjusri carries a sense of grace, intelligence, and enlightenment.

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Surayya (su-RAI-yah)
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Charline (shar-leen)
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Manukarnika (muh-noo-kar-ni-ka)
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Kambod (Kam-bod)
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Timir (tee-meer)
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Pachaiamma (Pah-chai-ahm-mah)
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Misra (meez-rah)
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Lindi (LIN-dee)
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Asrava (Ah-srah-vah)
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Ulwiyat (ool-wee-yat)
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Sandya (SAHN-dyuh)
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Shinjan (SHIN-jahn)