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Menashe

♂ Boy

Pronounced mə-NAH-sheh /məˈnɑ.ʃɛ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget; one who makes forget' (a son of Joseph; the tribe of Manasseh)Medium

In 30 seconds: One who makes forget: Menashe is the Hebrew Manasseh — a son of Joseph. Devout, traditional, and strong.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget; one who makes forget' (a son of Joseph; the tribe of Manasseh)
U.S. rank (2025)#4639 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 437

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419782025

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

Menashe comes from Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget; one who makes forget' — a son of Joseph (Joseph said God had made him forget his troubles), and a tribe of Israel. A devout, traditional name in Jewish and Israeli families.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, one-who-makes-forget at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Manasseh means 'causing to forget' in Hebrew (Joseph named his son so, 'for God has made me forget my hardship') — Menashe is the Hebrew/Yiddish form, traditional in Jewish families.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Manasseh — Hebrew form

Variations

ManassehMenashiManashe

Nicknames

Mendy

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If you like Menashe…

Manasseh— the English form
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Yosef— his father Joseph's name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Menashe mean?

Menashe is the Hebrew Manasseh — 'causing to forget; one who makes forget'.

How do you pronounce Menashe?

It's said mə-NAH-sheh /məˈnɑ.ʃɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Menashe a boy or girl name?

Menashe is a boy's name.

How popular is Menashe?

Menashe is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.

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