Self-respecting or heroic
In Sanskrit, the name is derived from 'Abhi' (towards) and 'Manyu' (spirit or passion). It is most famously borne by the son of Arjuna and Subhadra in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where he is celebrated as a tragic and courageous young warrior.
Less common today
Abhimanyu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,906 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A legendary warrior and son of Arjuna who fought in the Kurukshetra War · The Mahabharata
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