Home › Baby Names Directory › Menua
Menua
Pronounced MEN-oo-ah /ˈmɛn.u.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: The name of Menua, a powerful king of the ancient Urartian kingdom (near modern Armenia) around the 9th–8th century BCE. Used as an Armenian heritage name; its literal meaning is not clearly documented, which we note.Low
History & Origin
Menua takes the name of King Menua of Urartu, who ruled around the 9th–8th century BCE and expanded the ancient kingdom near present-day Armenia. It reads as an Armenian heritage name; its literal meaning is not clearly recorded, which we note (said 'MEN-oo-ah').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Armenian families. Rare, ancient, and heritage-rich.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Menua…
Explore names like Menua
Frequently Asked
What does the name Menua mean?
Menua is the name of an ancient Urartian king near modern Armenia; its literal meaning is not clearly recorded, which we note.
How do you pronounce Menua?
It's said MEN-oo-ah /ˈmɛn.u.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Menua a boy or girl name?
Menua is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Menua?
Menua is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.