Manav
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Manav
Manav derives from Sanskrit मनव (manava), meaning "human" or "mankind," with roots in the word "manu" (man, mind).
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Etymology
Manav derives from Sanskrit मनव (manava), meaning "human" or "mankind," with roots in the word "manu" (man, mind). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance tied to Manu, the legendary first man and lawgiver in Hindu mythology and the Manusmriti texts.
Manav currently ranks #13,210 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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