Manifred
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Manifred
Manifred is a Germanic name derived from the elements "man" (meaning man or strength) and "fred" (meaning peace), thus signifying "man of peace" or "strength and peace." The name was primarily used in Germanic and English-speaking cultures during the Middle Ages, with notable historical bearers including Manifred of Sicily (13th century), a Hohenstaufen king who ruled southern Italy.
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Etymology
Manifred is a Germanic name derived from the elements "man" (meaning man or strength) and "fred" (meaning peace), thus signifying "man of peace" or "strength and peace." The name was primarily used in Germanic and English-speaking cultures during the Middle Ages, with notable historical bearers including Manifred of Sicily (13th century), a Hohenstaufen king who ruled southern Italy.
Manifred currently ranks #3,872 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1936.
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