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Manan

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How to Pronounce Manan

Pronounced MAH-nan /ˈmɑ.nən/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit manan, 'thinking; reflection; meditation; contemplation'Low

In 30 seconds: Thinking; reflection; meditation: Manan is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'MAH-nan').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit manan, 'thinking; reflection; meditation; contemplation'
U.S. rank (2024)#8699 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 309
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manan comes from the Sanskrit manan, 'thinking; reflection; meditation; contemplation'. A crisp, modern name (said 'MAH-nan').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, thinking-and-reflection at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Manan means 'thinking; reflection; meditation; contemplation' in Sanskrit — a crisp, modern name (said 'MAH-nan').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Manan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

ManannMananh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manan mean?

Manan is Sanskrit for 'thinking; reflection; meditation; contemplation'.

How do you pronounce Manan?

It's said MAH-nan /ˈmɑ.nən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manan a boy or girl name?

Manan is a boy's name.

How popular is Manan?

Manan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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