ਮਨਿੰਦਰ

Maninder

unisexPunjabi (Sikh)SikhHindu

Maninder is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of the mind”.

MeaningLord of the mind
GenderUnisex
OriginPunjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit
Written asਮਨਿੰਦਰ
PronunciationMUH-nin-dur
TraditionSikh, Hindu
Used inIndia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States

Meaning and origin of Maninder

Maninder joins man, 'mind', with inder, from Indra, which in Punjabi names usually means 'lord' or 'god'. The name is understood as 'lord of the mind' or 'one who rules his own mind'. Names ending in -inder are very common in Punjab, such as Harinder and Jasvinder. Maninder is used for both men and women.

Is Maninder a Sikh name?

Like most Sikh names it is unisex, with Singh added for boys and Kaur for girls; Punjabi Hindus also use it.

How popular is Maninder?

Common among Punjabi families.

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Spellings and variants of Maninder

ManinderjitManindra

Names similar to Maninder

More Sikh unisex names

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maninder mean?

Maninder means 'Lord of the mind'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.

Is Maninder a Sikh name?

Like most Sikh names it is unisex, with Singh added for boys and Kaur for girls; Punjabi Hindus also use it.

How do you pronounce Maninder?

Maninder is pronounced MUH-nin-dur.

Is Maninder a boy or girl name?

Maninder is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.