Nepali boy name
Manan name meaning
मनन
Say it: MA-nan/mʌnʌn/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,413
Meaning of Manan
Deep thought, contemplation and reflection on truth.
नेपालीमा: मननको अर्थ गहिरो चिन्तन, विचार र सत्यमाथिको मनन हो।
One of the most common sounds in Nepali boy names, from Sanskrit words such as Pawan (wind), Gagan (sky) and Kiran (ray of light). More boy names ending in -an →
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Manan at a glance
| Name | Manan |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मनन also मनन्, मानन् |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #1,413 among boy names (3 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.
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- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Kapil♂कपिलTawny or reddish-brown
- Bivek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
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- Bidur♂विदुरWise, learned
Names that sound like Manan
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Manas♂मानसMind, intellect or spirit
- Mana♂मानMind or heart
- Manab♂मानवHuman being
- Manav♂मानवHuman being
- Mann♂मनMind or heart
- Manaj♂मनजBorn of the mind
- Manjan♂मञ्जन
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Mohan♂मोहनAttractive, enchanting
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
Manan in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐣𑐣 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒢𑒢 |
| Bengali | মনন |
| Gujarati | મનન |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀦𑀦 |
| IAST romanization | manan |
FAQ about the name Manan
What is the meaning of Manan?
Manan means: Deep thought, contemplation and reflection on truth. (नेपालीमा: मनन, चिन्तन)
Is Manan a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Manan in Nepali?
Manan is written मनन in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मनन् or मानन्.
How do you pronounce Manan?
Manan is pronounced MA-nan (IPA: /mʌnʌn/).
What is the origin of the name Manan?
Manan is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manan?
Manan ranks #1413 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.