Name meaning
Manu
may mean “God with us”
- Origin
- Hebrew and Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Spanish, French, Indian, Polynesian
- Spellings
- Manu · Manuel · Emmanuel
- Say it
- MAH-noo
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Manu is a short form of Emmanuel and Manuel, God with us. In Hindu tradition, Manu is the first man and lawgiver. In Polynesian languages, manu means bird.
Roots
Short form of Emmanuel; Sanskrit Manu (man, thinker).
Where it is used
Emmanuel and Manuel are related.
Manu name FAQ
What does the name Manu mean?
Manu may mean “God with us”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Short form of Emmanuel; Sanskrit Manu (man, thinker).
Where does the name Manu come from?
Manu is of Hebrew and Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Spanish, French, Indian, Polynesian families.
How do you pronounce Manu?
Manu is usually pronounced MAH-noo.
Is Manu a boy's or a girl's name?
Manu is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Manu?
Related spellings and forms include Manuel, Emmanuel.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.