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Manisha

मनीषा

Intellect, desire, or wisdom.

Manisha is derived from the Sanskrit word 'manas', meaning mind or intellect. It is a name that represents wisdom, reflective thought, and deep desire, holding significant cultural prestige in Indian literature and mythology.

GirlSanskritSinh · LeoMaghaPythagorean no. 11 · The Peacemaker3 syllables
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Manisha in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiमनीषा
Bengaliমনীষা
Punjabiਮਨੀਸ਼ਾ
Gujaratiમનીષા
Odiaମନୀଷା
Teluguమనీషా
Kannadaಮನೀಷಾ
Malayalamമനീഷാ
Tamilமநீஷா

Pythagorean numerology 11 · The Peacemaker — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as gentle, cooperative, intuitive and diplomatic.

Sinh rashi · Leo — element Fire, ruled by Sun. Common naming sounds include Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo and Ta.

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