What is the origin of the name Menashe?

Menashe is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Menashe?

Menashe is currently ranked #4809 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Menashe?

Menashe is pronounced meh-NAH-sheh.

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Menashe

meh-NAH-sheh

Popularity

#4809

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

415

Peak Year

#24 in 2014

First Recorded

1978

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It 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.

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Mena Nash

Spelling Variations

Manasseh Menasha

Similar Names

Manasseh Moses Asher Gideon

Personality Traits

ResilientHistoricalStrong-willedBlessed

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