Manabu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,353
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Manabu
Manabu is a boy name .
Manabu is currently ranked #19,353 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Manabu include Man, Mana, Manay, Manaie, May, Maie, and Mankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Manabu include Manasseh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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