Manidoo: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Manidoo – Meaning: spirit/mystery – Origin: Ojibwe (related to 'Manitou') – Pronunciation: mah-nih-DOO


Manidoo is an Ojibwe (related to 'Manitou') name meaning “spirit/mystery”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Manidoo

Meaning: Spirit/mystery.

Origin: Ojibwe (related to 'Manitou').

How to Pronounce Manidoo

Phonetic: mah-nih-DOO   IPA: /mʌnɪˈduː/

Popularity of Manidoo

Manidoo doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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