Find out how popular the first name Manushri has been for the last 1 years (from 2005 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Manushri by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Manushri is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Manushri.

The history of the first name Manushri

The name Manushri has its origins in the Sanskrit language and Hindu culture. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words, "manu" meaning human or man, and "shri" meaning prosperity, glory, or radiance. The name can be interpreted to mean "human glory" or "radiant human."

In ancient Hindu texts, the word "manu" is often used to refer to the progenitor of mankind or the first human being created by the divine. The concept of "manu" is central to Hindu cosmology and is mentioned in various sacred texts such as the Manusmriti, which is believed to have been written around the 2nd century BCE.

The earliest known reference to the name Manushri can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The Mahabharata, composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, mentions a character named Manushri, who was the daughter of the sage Visvamitra.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Manushri. One of the earliest recorded examples is Manushri Devi, a Hindu queen who ruled the kingdom of Kalinga (present-day Odisha) in the 7th century CE. She was known for her patronage of arts and literature.

Another famous Manushri was a 9th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from Kashmir. She is credited with writing several works, including the Anangarnava, a collection of lyrical poems.

In the 12th century, Manushri was the name of a Buddhist nun and scholar who resided in the Vikramashila monastery in present-day Bihar. She was renowned for her expertise in Buddhist philosophy and logic.

In more recent times, Manushri Ganguli (1924-2008) was a prominent Indian philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to the study of Indian epistemology and metaphysics.

Manushri Chitalkar (born 1944) is a well-known Indian classical vocalist and Hindustani music exponent. She has received numerous honors and awards, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

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