US Popularity Rank: 11696

Origin: Swahili

Meaning: Solitary; Advisor; Life; Woman; Alive; Desire; Intelligence; Intellect; Lord Krishna

Monisha is an American girl’s name, most commonly blending Monica and Aisha, giving it multiple origins and tons of meaning. Monica in Greek means “solitary,” while in Latin, it proudly means “advisor.” This independent name cannot forget about Aisha, meaning “life” in Swahili, and “woman” or “alive” in Arabic. With these two names beautifully intertwined, baby Monisha can have a daily reminder to lead a life worth living. Besides this combo, Monisha is possibly related to the Indian name Manisha or Manisa, translating to “desire” and “intelligence” in Sanskrit, as well as “intellect” or “Lord Krishna” in Hindi.