Manijeh

Manijeh is a Persian girl's name with a literary origin, and its exact origins remain unclear. It is believed that the name means 'the flower in the moonlight'.

What does the name Manijeh mean?

Manijeh is a literary name of Persian origin for girls, whose exact origin is not clearly defined. It is often interpreted as 'the flower in the moonlight'. The roots of the name could lie in the Old Persian term maniže (منیژه). An alternative spelling is Manizha. In ancient Persian literature, particularly in the epic 'Shahnameh', a princess named Manijeh is mentioned, who was in love with Bijan, a prince. This story is reminiscent of the famous tale of Romeo and Juliet.

Where does the name Manijeh come from?

The name Manijeh comes from Old Persian and means 'the flower in the moonlight'. The etymology is based on the Old Persian composition maniže (منیژه), although its exact meaning remains unknown. The language of the name is Persian.

How do you pronounce Manijeh?

Manidjeh is pronounced approximately like 'Ma-nee-dsche'.

Popularity

In Germany, Manijeh is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not made a mark in the German first name charts. The best placement the name achieved was in 1986, when it ranked 10,911th in the U.S. first name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, Manijeh was given in the U.S. fewer than ten times, leading to a rank of 9,768. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity and frequency of Manijeh is low.

Nicknames & pet names

Mani

Famous people

• Manijeh Hekmat (Iranian film director)