Manassa
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Manassa
Manassa derives from Hebrew meaning "causing to forget" or "forgetfulness," from the root nasa (to forget), and is the name of Joseph's firstborn son in the Old Testament, whose name commemorates God making Joseph forget his suffering.
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Etymology
Manassa derives from Hebrew meaning "causing to forget" or "forgetfulness," from the root nasa (to forget), and is the name of Joseph's firstborn son in the Old Testament, whose name commemorates God making Joseph forget his suffering. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with historical prominence in biblical genealogy and later among Anglophone Protestant communities, particularly in 19th-century America.
Manassa currently ranks #3,993 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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