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Menaka Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "menaka" is "celestial damsel", and is used often for "girls".

Name
menaka
Meaning
celestial damsel
Pronunciation
meh-nah-kuh
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Menaka Name Details

In Hindu mythology, Menaka is a celestial nymph who was sent by the gods to distract the sage Vishvamitra from his intense meditation. She succeeded in her mission and bore him a daughter named Shakuntala. Menaka's story is often depicted in various Indian classical dance forms and is known for her beauty and allure.

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Labaid (lah-BYD)
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Abaloch (AH-bah-loch)
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Yogesh (YO-gesh)
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Madhorubagan (muh-doh-roo-buh-gahn)
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Mariappan (muh-ree-uh-pahn)
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Raadhesh (RAH-dhesh)
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Rafah (ruh-FAH)
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Devasena (deh-vuh-SEH-nuh)
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Yashneil (YASH-neel)
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Yunus (YOO-noos)
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Samarjit (sah-mahr-jeet)
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Doondi (doo-nd-ee)