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Manase

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Pronounced mah-NAH-say /mɑːˈnɑː.seɪ/Medium

Meaning: A form of the biblical Manasseh, from the Hebrew for 'causing to forget; making forget' — a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel. Common in Polynesian (Tongan/Samoan) Christian families. Scriptural and strong.Low

In 30 seconds: A scriptural name: Manase forms Manasseh, 'causing to forget' (said 'mah-NAH-say'). Biblical and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Polynesian

MeaningA form of the biblical Manasseh, from the Hebrew for 'causing to forget; making forget' — a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel. Common in Polynesian (Tongan/Samoan) Christian families. Scriptural and strong.

U.S. rank (2024)#10498 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Manase comes from the biblical Manasseh, 'causing to forget,' a son of Joseph. It is common in Tongan and Samoan Christian families and reads scriptural and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-NAH-say').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Pacific Islander families. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Manase is a form of the biblical Manasseh — Hebrew for 'causing to forget,' a son of Joseph and an Israelite tribe — widely worn in Polynesian Christian families (said 'mah-NAH-say').

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References — Manase — Manasseh form; Hebrew 'causing to forget'; Polynesian use

Variations

ManassehManasaManasi

Nicknames

ManaNase

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manase mean?

Manase is a form of the biblical Manasseh, Hebrew for 'causing to forget.'

How do you pronounce Manase?

It's said mah-NAH-say /mɑːˈnɑː.seɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manase a boy or girl name?

Manase is a boy's name.

How popular is Manase?

Manase is a rare name for boys in the U.S.