Manthara
Manthara is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Slow; bent”.
| Meaning | Slow; bent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | मन्थरा |
| Pronunciation | MUN-thuh-raa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Manthara
Manthara is the Sanskrit adjective for 'slow' or 'bent', and in the Ramayana it is the name of Queen Kaikeyi's hunchbacked maid. Manthara persuades Kaikeyi to demand that Rama be exiled and her son Bharata crowned, setting in motion the epic's central events. Because of this role she is remembered as a schemer, and the name is very rarely given to children. The meaning 'enchanter' sometimes attached to it is not correct.
Is Manthara a Hindu name?
Manthara is a figure from the Ramayana but is portrayed negatively, so Hindu families do not normally choose it as a baby name.
How popular is Manthara?
Practically never used as a given name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manthara mean?
Manthara means 'Slow; bent'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Manthara a Hindu name?
Manthara is a figure from the Ramayana but is portrayed negatively, so Hindu families do not normally choose it as a baby name.
How do you pronounce Manthara?
Manthara is pronounced MUN-thuh-raa.
Is Manthara a boy or girl name?
Manthara is usually a girl name.