Nepali unisex name
Manu name meaning
मनु
Say it: MA-nu/mʌnu/
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #127
Meaning of Manu
Progenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition; wise, thoughtful.
नेपालीमा: हिन्दु परम्परामा मनु मानवजातिका आदिपुरुष हुन्; यस नामले बुद्धिमान् र विचारशील व्यक्तिलाई जनाउँछ।
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Manu at a glance
| Name | Manu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | मनु also मानु, मनू |
| Gender | Used for both boys and girls (50% boys in our data) |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | M · म |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #127 among unisex names (6 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 Manu
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Manu
- Manu Brajaki · b. 1942
Nepali writer (1942–2018)
Names with a similar meaning
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- Sujan♂सुजनGood person
- Manish♂मनिषLord of the mind
- Prabin♂प्रविनSkilful, expert, proficient
- Ganesh♂गणेशLord of the ganas
- Kushal♂कुशलSkilful, clever and capable
- Manisha♀मनिषाWisdom, intellect
- Kapil♂कपिलTawny or reddish-brown
- Bivek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Subodh♂सुबोधEasily understood
- Vivek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Pravin♂प्रविनSkilful, expert, proficient
Names that sound like Manu
Manu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐩𑐣𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒧𑒢𑒳 |
| Bengali | মনু |
| Gujarati | મનુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀫𑀦𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | manu |
FAQ about the name Manu
What is the meaning of Manu?
Manu means: Progenitor of mankind in Hindu tradition; wise, thoughtful. (नेपालीमा: मनु)
Is Manu a boy or girl name?
Used for both boys and girls (50% boys in our data).
How do you write Manu in Nepali?
Manu is written मनु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written मानु or मनू.
How do you pronounce Manu?
Manu is pronounced MA-nu (IPA: /mʌnu/).
What is the origin of the name Manu?
Manu is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Manu?
Manu ranks #127 among unisex names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Manu?
Notable people named Manu include Manu Brajaki (Nepali writer (1942–2018)).
What are other spellings of Manu?
Other spellings of Manu: Mannu.