Manu
/MAH-noo/ Nigerian Male
Meaning & Origin
Manu is a Nigerian name meaning "Second born". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Sanskrit: Manush (meaning "man" or "mankind"), Hebrew: A short form of Emmanuel (meaning "God is with us"), Spanish/Portuguese: A short form of Manuel (meaning "God is with us").
Quick Facts
Language Nigerian
Gender Male
Phonetic MAH-noo
IPA ˈmɑˌnu
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MAH-noo. Keep the original Nigerian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Manu
- · Manu Ginobili - Basketball Player
- · Manu Bennett - Actor
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