Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)

Manu

Pronunciation /MAN-u/

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“first king”

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Manu's Numerology

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4
The Builder
Keyword: Stability
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
Starting soundMa
Numerology4 · The Builder
Name-based RashiSimha (Leo)
Traditional gemstoneRuby
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Name Starting-Sound Rashi
M → Simha (Leo)
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Lucky gemstone: Ruby
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Meaning of Manu

Manu is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “the first king, progenitor of humanity”.

Manu's Style

Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) Indian Timeless Short Boy

Manu at a Glance

Popularity
74/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
26/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Manu is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Manu Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#91#94#972015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#94

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Manu Name Profile

Meaningfirst king
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterM
Letters4
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score74/100

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