Mahabharata
महाभारत
The Sanskrit epic centred on the Kuru dynasty, dharma, kinship, and war.
Sørensen, An Index to the Names in the Mahabharata
Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Epic character · Pan-Indian
Abhimanyu
अभिमन्यु
Heroic; spirited
Sanskrit · Pan-Indian
A young warrior remembered for courage in the Chakravyuha.
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The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Abhimanyu
- Source
- Mahabharata
- Role
- Son of Arjuna and Subhadra
Abhimanyu is the son of Arjuna and Subhadra. His death in the Kurukshetra war is among the Mahabharata’s most affecting episodes.
A young warrior remembered for courage in the Chakravyuha.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
Source trail
Where this story appears
Sanskrit · Devanagari
Editorial method
Source reviewed.
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