Manisha

Manisha is an Indian name for girls, derived from the Sanskrit term manīṣā (मनीषा), which means approximately 'Goddess of the Spirit'. Furthermore, the word can also take on other meanings such as 'Intelligence', 'Wisdom', or 'Desire'.

What does the name Manisha mean?

Manisha is a girl's name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word manīṣā (मनीषा), which translates to 'Goddess of the Spirit'. Additionally, the name has other meanings such as 'Intelligence', 'Wisdom', or 'Desire'. Thus, Manisha can also be interpreted as 'the Wise' or 'the Desire'. The first name is very popular and widely used in India and within the context of Hinduism. One of the most famous bearers of the name is the Nepali Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala. The masculine form of the name is Manish.

Where does the name Manisha come from?

The name Manisha comes from Sanskrit and is a feminine name with meanings such as 'Goddess of the Spirit' and 'Desire'.

How do you pronounce Manisha?

Manisha is pronounced approximately as 'Ma-ni-sha'.

Popularity

In Germany, Manisha is a well-known first name. In 2016, it ranked 2,371st on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2012, reaching 1,945th place. Over the last ten years, Manisha has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,562nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Isha / Mani / Manish / Manni / Many / Mascha / Nisha / Sha

Similar first names

Famous people

• Manisha Gulyani (Dancer from India)
• Manisha Kelkar (Indian actress)
• Manisha Kohli (Indian model)
• Manisha Koirala (Indian actress)
• Manisha Ogale (Artist from India)