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Manu

Boy Name day: January 1
Manu is a short form of Manuel: on birth records it is written Manuel (187,738 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Manuel page. Also a short form of Emmanuel, Emanuel, Manuela.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: God is with us.
From the Hebrew ʿImmanuʾel: ʿimmanu ('with us') and ʾel ('God'), 'God with us,' per the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14.

Name day for Manu

January 1

Why this day? Manu is a short form of Manuel, and shares its name day.

Manu is celebrated in France, Italy and Spain on December 25; the United States and Argentina on January 1; Brazil on June 17.

The story of the name Manu

Manu is a short form of Manuel. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — god is with us, and shares its name day, January 1.

On birth records, Manu is rarely written as such: the Manus are Manuels (187,738 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Manuel page. Manu is also a short form of Emmanuel, Emanuel, Manuela.

Frequently asked questions about Manu

What does Manu mean?

Manu is a short form of Manuel, which means god is with us.

When is Manu's name day?

January 1, together with Manuel: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Manu a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Manuel.

Manu's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Manu

Top 10

  1. Lavonda96%
  2. Malika96%
  3. Hasan96%
  4. Marvis96%
  5. Henery96%
  6. Bastian96%
  7. Collie96%
  8. Mani96%
  9. Baxter96%
  10. Chas96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Fen48%
  4. Nix48%
  5. Tequila48%
  6. Novie52%
  7. Leeroy52%
  8. Nov52%
  9. Arwen53%
  10. Armida53%

Love potential for Manu

Top 10

  1. Mannie96%
  2. Kayleb96%
  3. Shavon96%
  4. Jhon96%
  5. Mauri96%
  6. Bail96%
  7. Weth96%
  8. Woody96%
  9. Philipe96%
  10. Carlitos96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Heav42%
  3. Elon42%
  4. Heavie42%
  5. Ocean42%
  6. Rivy44%
  7. Riv44%
  8. Luni44%
  9. Louna44%
  10. Nix44%

Professional potential for Manu

Top 10

  1. Juanjo96%
  2. Pernell96%
  3. Shawnie96%
  4. Anel96%
  5. Heyward96%
  6. Shawny96%
  7. Christena96%
  8. Kareen96%
  9. Juanito96%
  10. Stasi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals42%
  2. Mav42%
  3. Armi42%
  4. Anakin42%
  5. Pari42%
  6. Mave42%
  7. Elon42%
  8. Ris42%
  9. Zandy44%
  10. Ary44%

Crush potential for Manu

Top 10

  1. Becca96%
  2. Kiah96%
  3. Yesica96%
  4. Darl96%
  5. Miyah96%
  6. Piers96%
  7. Weth96%
  8. Darry96%
  9. Leeanna96%
  10. Debi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner43%
  2. Herberto44%
  3. Herby44%
  4. Shuggy45%
  5. Shany45%
  6. Shaney45%
  7. Shaw45%
  8. Jacko45%
  9. Shawny45%
  10. Juanma45%
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