Meaning
man, human being
Origin
Manu is a name of Sanskrit origin, rooted in hindu tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (AE, AO, AR, BE, BR, CH, CO, DE, ES, FJ, FR, IN, IT, OM, PE, PT, SA, UY).
Style
- strong
- traditional
- classic
- religious
- nature
- international
Famous people named Manu
- Manu Smriti (ancient Hindu legal text)
- Manú, a condor in Andean mythology
- Manco Cápac (legendary founder of the Inca Empire)
Variations
Manolito, Mann
Popularity
Manu appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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