👦 Manu — Name Meaning & Origin

Manu

“The first man; Wise”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginMalayalam
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia · Kerala
RashiSimha (Leo)
NakshatraMagha (pada 1) · syllable “Ma”
Numerology4 — practical, loyal and hard-working
Letters4 · starts with M
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Manu?

Manu means "The first man; Wise" (Malayalam origin).

Is Manu a boy or girl name?

Manu is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Manu from?

Manu is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Manu?

By its first syllable "Ma", Manu belongs to Simha (Leo) rashi and Magha nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Manu?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Manu adds up to 4, linked with being practical, loyal and hard-working.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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