Manasseh
muh-NAS-eh
Popularity
#3847
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
559
Peak Year
#29 in 2024
First Recorded
1974
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Hebrew name meaning "causing to forget". In the Bible, Manasseh was the son of Joseph, who asked God to help him forget his past troubles.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Manasseh of Judah
King of Judah known for his long and often wicked reign.
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