name
Manisha
mah-NEE-shah
məˈniːʃɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
Manisha
Sounds like
mah-NEE-shah
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit/Nepali — from manīṣā meaning wisdom, intelligence, or desire
- Meaning
- intelligence; wisdom; deep thought
- Gender
- female
Common mispronunciations
MAN-ih-shahma-NISH-ah
Pronunciation tips
Stress the second syllable. The 'sh' at the end is the same as in 'shoe'. Common in both Nepal and India.
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