Sanamahi
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Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Manipuri ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ (sanaamahee). Meitei word Sana is a portmanteau of Salailen and "Nawa" ("child" in Meitei), thereby meaning "Salailen's child (Nawa)". Sanamahi is a combination of "Sana" and "Mahi" ("liquid" in Meitei), thereby meaning "child (Nawa) developed by the liquid (Mahi) of Salailen".
Proper noun
[edit]Sanamahi
- (Meitei mythology) Ancient Meitei supreme guardian god of mankind and human household. He is the son of God Salailen.
- A male given name from Manipuri.
- Sanamahism.