At a Glance: Name: Manu – Meaning: progenitor of humankind (Sanskrit) / bird (Hawaiian) – Origin: Sanskrit and/or Hawaiian/Polynesian (dual origin) – Pronunciation: MAH-noo
Manu is a Sanskrit and/or Hawaiian/Polynesian (dual origin) name meaning “progenitor of humankind (Sanskrit) / bird (Hawaiian)”. It appears in 7 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Manu
Meaning: Progenitor of humankind (Sanskrit) / bird (Hawaiian).
Origin: Sanskrit and/or Hawaiian/Polynesian (dual origin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Manu
Phonetic: MAH-noo IPA: /ˈmɑːnuː/
Popularity of Manu
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.
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