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Mana
How to Pronounce Mana
Pronounced MAH-nah /ˈmɑ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Polynesian/Maori mana, 'spiritual power; prestige, authority, life-force'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mana comes from the Polynesian and Maori mana, 'spiritual power; prestige, authority, life-force' — a deeply meaningful concept across the Pacific (it is also a Persian and Japanese name; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).
In the U.S. it appears in Pacific Islander families. Rare, spiritual-power-and-prestige at the root, and cultural.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mana mean?
Mana is Polynesian/Maori for 'spiritual power; prestige, authority'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Mana?
It's said MAH-nah /ˈmɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mana a boy or girl name?
Mana is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Mana?
Mana is a rare name in the U.S.