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Moner Manush

মনের মানুষ
MOH-ner MAH-noosh

A beloved person deeply connected to one's inner self; a person of one's heart..

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Meaning & usage

Derived from the Bengali words mon (mind, heart, or inner self) and manush (person), Moner Manush literally means "the person of the heart." The term is deeply rooted in Bengali literature, music, and especially Baul philosophy, where it may refer to a soulmate, an ideal beloved, the true self, or even the divine presence within. It expresses an intimate emotional and spiritual connection that goes beyond romantic love and is difficult to capture fully in English.

In a sentence

Even after years apart, she remained his moner manush.

As seen in crosswords

Moner Manush is a 11-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A beloved person deeply connected to one's inner self; a person of one's heart” (5,6)

Category: Concept Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

Related words

  • Monkharap (মনখারাপ) — Feeling of sadness or melancholy in Bengali culture
  • Obhiman — A feeling of hurt or disappointment arising when affection, care, or expectations from a loved one are not met.
  • Mamoni — A term of endearment for a young girl in Assamese culture.
  • Aponjon — A Bengali term meaning 'close ones' or 'relatives'.
  • Mantra — Sacred sound, syllable or phrase repeated to focus the mind or invoke power.
  • Bhaina — Brother

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