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Baby Name Manikarnika |
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| Meaning of Manikarnika - What does the name Manikarnika means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| mah-nee-kar-nee-ka |  |
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Girl Name |
| Origin: |
Hindu |
| Name Meaning: |
Compound name composed from mani (jewel) and kamik (in control). The word mani is also used to indicate the penis, and as a name, it is considered to be somewhat magical, making it a popular element in compound names. Manikarnika was the name given to Rani Lakshmi Bai (1835-58) upon her birth. She was married in 1842 to Raja Gangadhar Rao, who changed her name. She is remembered for her bravery and her determined fight to regain the lands taken from her by the British upon the death of her husband. A skilled military leader and stateswoman, she gathered together a force of 15,000 men to fight for independence. Rani Lakshmi Bai was killed in battle on June 17, 1858 |
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