Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Original Man, Letter, Founder Father of Human Beings
Pronunciation: MAH-noo, /ˈmɑnu/, M AA N UW
Popularity Rank: #942
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'manu', meaning 'man' or 'mankind'. In Hindu mythology, Manu is the name of the progenitor of humanity. It is also a common name in India and other South Asian countries.
The name Manu is of Indian origin and means Original Man, Letter, Founder Father of Human Beings, Born Second. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Manu is commonly found in France, Italy, Spain, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAH-noo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑnu/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA N UW
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Manu is recorded 68,096 times globally, ranking it as the 942th most common name worldwide.
Manu is most prevalent in France, with 14,962 occurrences, making it the 237th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Manu is found among 1 in every 62 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #237 | 1 : 87 |
| Italy | #434 | 1 : 116 |
| Spain | #183 | 1 : 62 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,028 | 1 : 911 |
| Germany | #362 | 1 : 141 |
| India | #285 | 1 : 348 |
| Colombia | #841 | 1 : 515 |
| United Arab Emirates | #289 | 1 : 419 |
| Belgium | #348 | 1 : 166 |
| Oman | #257 | 1 : 377 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Manu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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