Hindi · Sanskrit

Manav

Pronounced MAA-nuvShare

Meaning: Human; human being

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Hindi name from Sanskrit mānava, connected with humanity. The long first vowel helps distinguish it from Manan and from other similar-looking Sanskrit words.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Manav comes from Hindi and Sanskrit.

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