What is the origin of the name Manav?

Manav is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Manav?

Manav is currently ranked #11793 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Manav

MAH-nahv

Popularity

#11793

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

739

Peak Year

#65 in 2000

First Recorded

1993

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

In Sanskrit, it means 'human' or 'mankind'. It is a widely used name in India.

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Man Manu

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Man Manu

Similar Names

Aryan Dev Rohan Aditya

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateIntelligentThoughtful

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