Sanamahi
English
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Birth of God Sanamahi
Alternative forms
- Sannamahi, Sanamahee, Sannamahee
Etymology
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
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.
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