Boy • Modern Tamil
Manish
மனிஷ்
Signature Meaning
Manish is a common Indian masculine name often understood to mean “lord of the mind” or someone with keen intellect. It is widely used across India, including by Tamil speakers, and conveys qualities of thoughtfulness and inner leadership. The name is commonly linked to Sanskrit elements for mind and lord.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
ModernWisdomVirtue
Starts withம / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
M(4) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) + S(3) + H(5) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAH-nihsh
Tamil syllablesம-னி-ஷ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.[ma.niʂ]
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
MaanishManeeshMaaneeshManisManishhMaanis