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Menashe Pronunciation

Menashe is 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 (2024)#4809 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 415

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Menashe?

Menashe is pronounced mə-NAH-sheh (/məˈnɑ.ʃɛ/). Press play above to hear Menashe said aloud.

How do you say Menashe?

Menashe is said mə-NAH-sheh (/məˈnɑ.ʃɛ/). Press play above to hear Menashe said aloud.

What does the name Menashe mean?

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

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.