As a Hindi name
No reading on this path — this spelling has no entry in our Hindi sources, and no near neighbour is attested there either. We say so rather than invent one.
As a Sanskrit word
Meaning
the state or condition of a fish
Verified derivationMultiple readings (6)Why this matches what you typed
M3 · meaning shifts "mīnatā" is derived from "mīna" with the tal suffix — a related word whose meaning shifts, so both meanings are shown.
mīna m. (derivation fr. √ 1. mī very doubtful in spite of Uṇ. iii, 3) a fish, Mn.; MBh. &c.
the sign of the zodiac Pisces, R.; VarBṛS.; Pur.
mīna—tā f. the state or condition of a fish, MW.
Dictionary citations
mīna—tā f. the state or condition of a fish, MW.
mīna m. (derivation fr. √ 1. mī very doubtful in spite of Uṇ. iii, 3) a fish, Mn.; MBh. &c.
the sign of the zodiac Pisces, R.; VarBṛS.; Pur.
Alternative readings
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