Manjushree
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Manjushree
Manjushree derives from Sanskrit, combining "mañju" (sweet/melodious) and "shree" (glory/prosperity), meaning "sweet glory" or "gentle splendor." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in South Asia and Tibet, where Manjushri is venerated as a bodhisattva of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism and as a deity in Hindu traditions.
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Etymology
Manjushree derives from Sanskrit, combining "mañju" (sweet/melodious) and "shree" (glory/prosperity), meaning "sweet glory" or "gentle splendor." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in South Asia and Tibet, where Manjushri is venerated as a bodhisattva of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism and as a deity in Hindu traditions.
Manjushree currently ranks #1,889 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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