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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Power, prestige, spiritual authority
- Origin
- Polynesian (mana); also documented as a Japanese feminine and Iranian/Persian unisex given name
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MAH-nah
Mana (MAH-nah) is a gender-neutral name with a clean, modern, worldly, bold feel. It comes from the Polynesian word mana, meaning power, prestige, and spiritual authority, and it's also documented as a Japanese feminine given name and an Iranian/Persian unisex one.
Meaning & Origin of Mana
Meaning: Power, prestige, spiritual authority.
Origin: Polynesian (mana); also documented as a Japanese feminine and Iranian/Persian unisex given name.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Mana
MAH-nahIPA /ˈmɑːnə/
Popularity of Mana
Mana has always been a rare name in the U.S. Its peak was #3576 in 1917, with a count of 8, and in 2024 it ranked #6331 with a count of 14.
Names Like Mana
These names share Mana’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Mana mean?
Power, prestige, spiritual authority. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mana?
Mana is pronounced MAH-nah (IPA: /ˈmɑːnə/).
Is Mana a popular name right now?
Mana peaked at #3576 in 1917 and is ranked #6331 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)
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