Mainak
Mainak is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Name of a mythical mountain”.
| Meaning | Name of a mythical mountain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | মৈনাক |
| Pronunciation | MOI-naak |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Mainak
Mainak, Sanskrit Mainaka, is a mountain of Hindu myth, the son of Himavat and Mena and brother of Parvati. According to legend he hid in the ocean when Indra clipped the wings of the mountains, and in the Ramayana he rises from the sea to offer Hanuman a resting place on his leap to Lanka. The name is particularly popular in Bengal.
Is Mainak a Hindu name?
Mainak is a Hindu name from the Ramayana and Puranas, linked to Hanuman's journey and to Parvati's family.
How popular is Mainak?
A recognised Bengali boy's name.
Gifts with the name Mainak
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Spellings and variants of Mainak
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mainak mean?
Mainak means 'Name of a mythical mountain'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Mainak a Hindu name?
Mainak is a Hindu name from the Ramayana and Puranas, linked to Hanuman's journey and to Parvati's family.
How do you pronounce Mainak?
Mainak is pronounced MOI-naak.
Is Mainak a boy or girl name?
Mainak is usually a boy name.