Born of the mind; love
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'manas' meaning mind and 'ja' meaning born. In Hindu philosophy, it is an epithet for Kamadeva, the god of love, signifying that love originates within the mind.
Less common today
Manoj isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,191 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated filmmaker known as M. Night Shyamalan
Highly acclaimed Indian film actor
Indian international cricketer and politician
