Manas
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Manas is a boy’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “A Sanskrit word meaning 'mind', 'intellect', or 'soul'. In Hindu philosophy, it represents the inner instrument of thought and feeling.”. It currently ranks #5789 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2002.
What Manas Means
“A Sanskrit word meaning 'mind', 'intellect', or 'soul'. In Hindu philosophy, it represents the inner instrument of thought and feeling.”
The Story of Manas
Before words, there was thought. This name captures the very essence of the inner world.
Manas originates from the Sanskrit tradition, a profound word representing the very seat of consciousness. In ancient Hindu philosophy, it is the inner instrument through which one perceives, feels, and thinks.
For your son, Manas is the name of quiet contemplation. It is for a child whose mind will be a source of deep wisdom and calm, an intellect that understands the world from a place of inner peace.
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Peak Year
#25 in 2002
Total Births
320
First Recorded
1995
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