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Menashe

meh-NAH-sheh

Menashe is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name meaning 'forgotten' or 'causing to forget.' It is the Hebrew form of Manasseh, the son of Joseph in the Old Testament.”. It currently ranks #4809 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Menashe Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'forgotten' or 'causing to forget.' It is the Hebrew form of Manasseh, the son of Joseph in the Old Testament.

The Story of Menashe

This ancient Hebrew name means 'causing to forget,' a powerful legacy for a child destined to overcome.

Menashe is the Hebrew form of Manasseh, a significant figure in the Old Testament, son of Joseph. The name carries the meaning 'causing to forget' or 'forgotten,' often interpreted as forgetting past sorrows or difficulties. It is a name deeply rooted in biblical history, traveling through centuries of Jewish tradition and carrying a weight of resilience and divine remembrance.

There is a quiet strength that emanates from the name 'Menashe.' When you speak it, it sounds like a deep breath, a release of burdens. This name is for a son whose journey you imagine will be one of overcoming, someone who will learn from the past but not be defined by it, carrying a profound inner resilience. Writing 'Menashe' on his birth announcement feels like marking him with a powerful, protective history.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

ResilientHistoricalStrong-willedBlessed

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Peak Year

#24 in 2014

Total Births

415

First Recorded

1978

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