Mansa
MAN-sah
Popularity
#4804
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
295
Peak Year
#34 in 2023
First Recorded
1970
Style
Royal & Regal, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
This masculine name is of West African, specifically Mandinka, origin. It is most famously known as a royal title, meaning 'king' or 'emperor,' associated with the rulers of the Mali Empire.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Mansa Musa
The ninth Mansa of the Mali Empire, widely considered the wealthiest person in history.
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