Manu
Pronunciation: [ m-AHN-oo ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Manu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 5 babies have been named Manu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Manu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,040 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,040
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Manu is also used as a boy name, ranked #5342.
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About the Name Manu
Manu is a girl name .
Is Manu a boy or girl name? Manu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,040 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,342. Manu is more commonly used as a boy name.
Manu is currently ranked #53,040 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Manu include Manuela, Manha, Manal, Mandy, Mannat . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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