Name Manisha

There are multiple origins, definition and meanings for the name Manisha:

1. Comes from the Sanskrit word (मनीषा) [manisha] means - "intelligence, wisdom; prayer; wish; desire; thought; idea". Cognate with Persian name Manizha/Manizheh - "character in Shahnameh".

Manisha/Maneesha is the Hindu goddess of wisdom and intelligence.

2. Feminine form of Tajik name Manish and translates as - "nature; character, magnanimity, generosity; greatness, high position".

3. Diminutive form of the name Mary and interpretation is - "Theotokos; our lady (Mother of God)".