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Manas

♂ Boy

Pronounced MUH-nəs /ˈmʌ.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit manas, 'the mind, the intellect, the inner sense; the spirit, the heart'Medium

In 30 seconds: The mind; intellect: Manas is Sanskrit for 'the mind; the spirit'. Thoughtful, classic, and warm (said 'MUH-nəs').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit manas, 'the mind, the intellect, the inner sense; the spirit, the heart'
U.S. rank (2024)#5789 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219952024

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

Manas comes from Sanskrit manas, 'the mind, the intellect, the inner sense; the spirit, the heart' — a key concept in Indian philosophy and the root of the word 'mental'. A thoughtful, classic Indian boys' name (also Lake Manasarovar, 'the lake of the mind'; said 'MUH-nəs'; nickname Manu).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-mind-and-spirit at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Manas means 'the mind, the intellect, the inner sense; the spirit, the heart' in Sanskrit — the seat of thought and feeling in Indian philosophy — a thoughtful, classic name (said 'MUH-nəs').
Overall data confidence 72%
Sanskrit references — manas — etymology

Variations

ManashManasa

Nicknames

Manu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manas mean?

Manas is Sanskrit for 'the mind, the intellect; the spirit, the heart'.

How do you pronounce Manas?

It's said MUH-nəs /ˈmʌ.nəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manas a boy or girl name?

Manas is a boy's name.

How popular is Manas?

Manas is a rare name in the U.S.

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