Manisha
/məˈniːʃə/noun
A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin associated with wisdom, intelligence, and insight.
Did you know?Manīṣā appears in Sanskrit religious and philosophical literature as a word for profound insight or considered thought, not merely ordinary intelligence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*men-
“To think, remember, or have the mind engaged in reflection.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
manas
“Mind, thought, intention, or inner mental faculty.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
manīṣā
“Wisdom, intelligence, insight, reflection, or a considered thought.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
manīṣā
“Discernment, understanding, wisdom, or an intellectual judgment.”
Modern South Asia
Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages
Manisha
“A feminine personal name traditionally interpreted as wisdom or intelligence.”
Modern English
English
Manisha
“A personal name used in English-speaking contexts, especially among South Asian communities.”