Manisha
Hindi · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Manisha
Manisha is a Sanskrit name derived from "manas" (mind) and the suffix "-isha" (ruler/lord), meaning "ruler of the mind" or "goddess of the mind." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in India, and has gained wider recognition among diaspora communities since the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Manisha is a Sanskrit name derived from "manas" (mind) and the suffix "-isha" (ruler/lord), meaning "ruler of the mind" or "goddess of the mind." The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in India, and has gained wider recognition among diaspora communities since the late 20th century.
Manisha currently ranks #16,800 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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