Nepali boy name
Manav name meaning
मानव
Say it: MA-nab/manʌb/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,555
Meaning of Manav
Human being; mankind, a descendant of Manu.
नेपालीमा: मानव भनेको मानिस वा मानवजाति हो; यसले मनुका सन्तानलाई जनाउँछ।
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Manav at a glance
| Name | Manav |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मानव also मनव, मनाव |
| 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 | #2,555 among boy names (2 people in our sample) |
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Other spellings of Manav
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 Manav
- Manas♂मानसMind, intellect or spirit
- Manan♂मननDeep thought, contemplation and reflection on truth
- Mana♂मानMind or heart
- Madav♂माधवSweet as honey
- Manaj♂मनजBorn of the mind
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Madhav♂माधवSweet as honey
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Mani♂मणिJewel or gem
- Maya♂♀मायाIllusion
- Man♂♀मानMind or heart
Manav in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐵𑐣𑐰 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒰𑒢𑒫 |
| Bengali | মানব |
| Gujarati | માનવ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀸𑀦𑀯 |
| IAST romanization | mānav |
FAQ about the name Manav
What is the meaning of Manav?
Manav means: Human being; mankind, a descendant of Manu. (नेपालीमा: मानव)
Is Manav a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Manav in Nepali?
Manav is written मानव in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मनव or मनाव.
How do you pronounce Manav?
Manav is pronounced MA-nab (IPA: /manʌb/).
What is the origin of the name Manav?
Manav is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manav?
Manav ranks #2555 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Manav?
Other spellings of Manav: Manab.