منیژه

Manizha

girlPersian

Manizha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of a heroine in the Shahnameh”.

MeaningName of a heroine in the Shahnameh
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمنیژه
Pronunciationmah-NEE-zhah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Manizha

Manizha is the Tajik form of Manijeh, a princess in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, famous for her love story with the hero Bijan. The name's literal meaning is uncertain, so it is valued for this literary heroine. It is used in Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan; the singer Manizha brought it wider attention.

Is Manizha a Muslim name?

Yes. Manizha is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

Where is the name Manizha used?

Found in Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Manizha

ManijehManizhehManija

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manizha mean?

Manizha means 'Name of a heroine in the Shahnameh'. It comes from Persian.

Is Manizha a Muslim name?

Yes. Manizha is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan.

How do you write Manizha in Arabic?

Manizha is written منیژه in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Manizha?

Manizha is pronounced mah-NEE-zhah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.