Nepali boy name
Manab name meaning
मानव
Say it: MA-nab/manʌb/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,553
Meaning of Manab
Human being; mankind, a descendant of Manu.
नेपालीमा: मानव भनेको मानिस वा मानवजाति हो; यसले मनुका सन्तानलाई जनाउँछ।
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Manab at a glance
| Name | Manab |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मानव also मानब, मानाब |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #2,553 among boy names (2 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Manab
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Nabin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Amrit♂अमृतNectar of immortality
- Sanjeev♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Jeevan♂जीवनLife
- Aayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Kishor♂किशोरYouth or adolescent
- Ayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Amar♂अमरImmortal, eternal
- Navin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sanjeeb♂सञ्जीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjib♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjiv♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
Names that sound like Manab
- Manas♂मानसMind, intellect or spirit
- Manan♂मननDeep thought, contemplation and reflection on truth
- Mana♂मानMind or heart
- Manaj♂मनजBorn of the mind
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Madhab♂माधवSweet as honey
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Maya♂♀मायाIllusion
- Man♂♀मानMind or heart
- Manu♂♀मनुProgenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition
Manab in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐵𑐣𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒰𑒢𑒫 |
| Bengali | মানব |
| Gujarati | માનવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀸𑀦𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | mānav |
FAQ about the name Manab
What is the meaning of Manab?
Manab means: Human being; mankind, a descendant of Manu. (नेपालीमा: मानव)
Is Manab a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Manab in Nepali?
Manab is written मानव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मानब or मानाब.
How do you pronounce Manab?
Manab is pronounced MA-nab (IPA: /manʌb/).
What is the origin of the name Manab?
Manab is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manab?
Manab ranks #2553 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Manab?
Other spellings of Manab: Manav.