Manish (''also'' Maneesh) (

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: मनिष ''or'' मनीष) is a common

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that literally means "The God of the Mind" or the one who has controlled and mastered one's mind (representing an intellectual, genius, etc.), derived from the

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words "man" (mann) which means Mind and "ish" which refers to God or master. Many Hindu male children are given this name. It is a popular name in

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Notable persons with this given name

* Maneesh Agrawala (born 1973), American computer scientist *

Maneesh Sharma Maneesh Sharma (born 6 January 1980) is an Indian filmmaker who is known for his work in Hindi cinema, Hindi films. He has directed films such as Band Baaja Baaraat, ''Band Baaja Baaraat'' (2010), Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, ''Ladies vs Ricky Bahl'' ...

, Indian film director *

Manish Acharya Manish G. Acharya (14 June 1967 – 4 December 2010) was an Indian film director and actor. Acharya was best known for '' Loins of Punjab Presents'', the film he co-wrote with Anuwab Pal, directed, acted in, and co-produced. Released theatrical ...

(1967–2010), Indian film director and actor *

Manish Arora Manish Arora is an Indian fashion designer based in New Delhi. In early 2011, he was appointed creative director of the womenswear collection of the French fashion house Paco Rabanne, although he left the company in May 2012. Born and brough ...

, Indian fashion designer *

Manish Bhasin Manish Dev Bhasin (born 21 May 1976 in Leicester, England) is a sports journalist and presenter broadcasting for Premier League Productions as the face of the Premier League's global coverage to over 700 million viewers as well as the BBC in th ...

, British sports journalist * Manish Bhargav (born 1994), Indian footballer *

Manish Dayal Manish Dayal (born Manish Sudhir Patel; June 17, 1983) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the CW teen drama series '' 90210'' (2011–2012) as well as in the films '' The Hundred Foot Journey'' (2014) and '' Viceroy's House'' ...

, American actor * Manish Ghatak (1902–1979), Indian poet and novelist *

Manish Gupta (director) Manish Gupta is a film director and writer in the Indian film industry. As a director, Manish has directed the movies '' One Friday Night'' (2023), '' 420 IPC'' (2021), ''Rahasya'' (2015), ''Hostel'' (2011), ''The Stoneman Murders'' (2009) a ...

, Indian writer and director *

Manish Gupta (politician) Manish Gupta is an Indian politician who was the Minister for Power in the Government of West Bengal. He was a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. In the 2011 Vidhan Sabha election of West Bengal he historically defeated his former b ...

, Indian politician *

Manish Jha Manish Jha is an Indian film writer and director, known for the film ''Matrubhoomi.'' Early life and education Born in Dhamaura, in the West Champaran district of Bihar, Jha grew up in Delhi where he had moved at an early age. He did his grad ...

(born 1978), Indian film director and screenwriter *

Manish Joshi Bismil Manish Joshi Bismil is an Indian theatre actor, director, puppeteer and magician. He completed a one-year diploma course at the Himachal Cultural Research Forum and Theatre Academy. He has directed more than 35 full-length play including Aadhe A ...

, Indian theatre director * Manish Kaushik (voice actor) (born 1980), Indian voice-dubbing artist *

Manish Maithani Manish Maithani is an Indian football player who played as a central midfielder for Southern Samity and currently coaches a local club in Dehradun DESA FC. Club career Mohun Bagan After two seasons playing as a youth with Indian National Yout ...

(born 1987), Indian football player *

Manish Makhija Manish Makhija (7 October 1968), sometimes spelled Munish Makhija, is an Indian VJ (media personality), video jockey who is most known for his characters Udham Singh on Channel V's ''The Udham Singh Show'' (1997), and Munna on UTV Bindass's ''Ca ...

(born 1968), Indian VJ and restaurateur *

Manish Malhotra Manish Malhotra (born 5 December 1966) is an Indian fashion designer, couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and revivalist based in Mumbai, India. The founder of the eponymous label, Manish Malhotra, he sometimes took part in t ...

(born 1965), Indian fashion Designer *

Manish Paul Maniesh Paul (born 3 August 1981) is an Indian actor, tv host, anchor, model and singer. Starting his career as an RJ and VJ, he moved to acting before taking up stand-up comedy and hosting. Paul is recognized as one of the most prominent tel ...

(born 1978), Indian actor *

Manish Pandey Manish Krishnanand Pandey (; born 10 September 1989) is an Indian international cricketer. He is primarily a right-handed middle-order batsman representing India national cricket team, Karnataka in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in t ...

(born 1989), Indian cricketer *

Manish Pitambare Major Manish Pitambare KC was an Indian Army officer who posthumously received the Kirti Chakra, India's second highest peacetime gallantry decoration. Education After obtaining his Secondary School Certificate with marks of almost 90%, Pitamba ...

(1975–2006), Indian soldier *

Manish Raisinghani Manish Raisinghan (born 22 July) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He is known for his portrayals of Sameer Gheewala in Zee TV's daily soap opera '' Teen Bahuraniyaan'' and Siddhant Bharadwaj in Colors TV's ''Sasural Simar Ka'' ...

(born 1979), Indian actor and model * Manish Sharma (cricketer) (born 1981), Indian cricketer *

Manish Sisodia Manish Sisodia (born 5 January 1972) is an Indian politician, journalist and former social activist who served as the first Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi from 2015 to 2023. He represented the Patparganj Assembly constituency, Patparganj const ...

(born 1972), Indian social activist *

Manish Tewari Manish Tewari (born 8 December 1965) is an Indian lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and represents Chandigarh in the current 18th Lok Sabha. He represented Anandpur Sahib in the 17th Lok Sabha. He was Minist ...

, Indian politician * Manish Vatsalya (born 1980), Indian actor and filmmaker

Notable persons with this given name

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