"a vow, wish, or prayer to God"
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"divine grace, gift"
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Mannat (मन्नत) is a Hindi and Punjabi word meaning a vow, wish, or prayer made to God in exchange for divine favor. It comes from the Arabic 'mannat' (منت) meaning gift or grace, which entered Hindi through centuries of linguistic exchange. In South Asian culture, a 'mannat' is a specific type of prayer — a solemn promise to God, often made at a shrine or place of worship, saying 'if my wish comes true, I will do such-and-such as an offering.' Naming a daughter Mannat is often itself an act of fulfilling a mannat.
Mannat gained enormous cultural visibility in India when superstar Shah Rukh Khan named his Mumbai mansion 'Mannat,' making it one of the most famous residences in Bollywood. The name has been popular in Punjabi and North Indian communities for generations, and its Bollywood association has only added to its appeal.
In Sufi and popular Islamic practice in South Asia, making a mannat at a dargah (shrine) is a centuries-old tradition of seeking divine intercession. For Sikh families, the word resonates with devotional prayer and divine connection. For Hindu families, it captures the tradition of votive offerings. Across all these traditions, naming a daughter Mannat expresses that her birth was itself an answered prayer.
Historical Record
Mannat first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 579 babies have been named Mannat in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mannat is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,263 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Shah Rukh Khan named his iconic Mumbai mansion 'Mannat,' making it one of India's most famous addresses
- A 'mannat' in South Asian culture is a solemn vow made to God — a promise tied to a wish
- Mannat bridges Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh traditions, as the practice of making vows to God is shared across all three
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The iconic Mumbai mansion of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, making 'Mannat' one of the most recognized words in Bol...
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,263
- Total SSA Count
- 34
- Cultural Origins
- Indian Punjabi Sikh Hindu Pakistani
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Mannat
Mannat is a girl name with Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Hindu, and Pakistani origins . The name means "a vow, wish, or prayer to God" in Hindi/Arabic .
Mannat is currently ranked #4,263 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Mannat has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Mannat include Manu, Natu, and Manni. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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