Abhimanyu is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the epic Mahabharata. It consists of two elements: 'Abhi', meaning 'towards' or 'near', and 'Man Yu', which signifies 'mind' or 'intellect'. Thus, Abhimanyu can be interpreted as 'one who moves towards the mind' or 'one whose intellect is near'. This name has a profound historical and cultural significance in India.
The name Abhimanyu has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years, with a significant jump from 13 births in 2010 to 18 births in 2016, reaching its peak with 15 births in both 2018 and 2022. However, there was a dip in popularity in recent years, with only 11 births recorded in 2023.