Mishika

• Origin: Sanskrit मिषिका
• Meaning: “spikenard; Nardostachys Jatamansi.”
• Gender: feminine
• Pron: (MEE-shee-kah)

The name comes directly from the Sanskrit word for the plant Nardostachys Jatamansi, known as “spikenard,” a plant endemic to the Himalayas.

Sources

• Mishika, Miṣikā: 2 definitions (wisdomlib.org)
• Mishika: name meaning and origin – BabyCenter India
• Nardostachys jatamansi – Wikipedia