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Manannan

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Pronounced MAN-uh-nawn /ˈmæn.ə.nɔn/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Manannan mac Lir, linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one'; the Celtic god of the sea and the otherworld, who rides the waves in his chariot; routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The sea one; of the Isle of Man: Manannan is the Celtic sea-god. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MAN-uh-nawn'). We note the god.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Old Irish Manannan mac Lir, linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one'; the Celtic god of the sea and the otherworld, who rides the waves in his chariot; routes layered; we note the god

History & Origin

Manannan comes from the Old Irish Manannan mac Lir, linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one'; the Celtic god of the sea and the otherworld (routes layered, which we note the god). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAN-uh-nawn').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-sea-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Manannan is linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one' in Old Irish — the Celtic sea-god and otherworld ruler, who rides the waves in his chariot — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'MAN-uh-nawn').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Manannan — Celtic mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

ManannánManawydan

Nicknames

Mannan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manannan mean?

Manannan is Old Irish, linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one'; the god of the sea and otherworld. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Manannan?

It's said MAN-uh-nawn /ˈmæn.ə.nɔn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manannan a boy or girl name?

Manannan is a boy's name.

How popular is Manannan?

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

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