Boy name
Manahan name meaning
“holding back, enduring”
Manahan is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “holding back” or “enduring.” It is associated with the Batak Toba verb manahan, which carries those meanings. That word is cognate with tahan in Malay and Indonesian, connecting the name’s interpretation with related vocabulary in those languages.
What does Manahan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Manahan
Manahan is associated with the Batak Toba verb manahan, meaning to hold back or endure. It is cognate with Malay and Indonesian tahan.
| Linguistic origin | Malay, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Common in | Batak |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
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Name combinations with Manahan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Manahan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Manahan: holding back, enduring
- Ardianto: mountain; steadfast as a mountain
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Meaning of each word
- Manahan: holding back, enduring
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Setiyawan: one who is faithful
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Manahan Yayang
Meaning of each word
- Manahan: holding back, enduring
- Yayang: darling; beloved
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Meaning of each word
- Fajar: light before sunrise
- Manahan: holding back, enduring
- Pramana: measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
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Manahan Galang
Meaning of each word
- Manahan: holding back, enduring
- Galang: support, supporting beam
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Meaning of each word
- Manahan: holding back, enduring
- Yayang: darling; beloved
- Satrijo: knight, warrior
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How to pronounce Manahan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /manahan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦤꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮔᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Manahan a boy’s name?
Yes, Manahan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Manahan ranks #1,381 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Manahan
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Manahan
- Manahan Malontinge Pardamean Sitompul · b. 1953
- Manahan Simorangkir · b. 1961
- Manahan Daulay · b. 1955
- Manahan Malontige Pardamean Sitompul · b. 1953
- Manahan Parlindungan Saragih Siallagan
- Manahan Porang Sinaga
- Manahan Robinson Hatuaon Damanik · b. 1966
- Manahan Situmorang
FAQ about the name Manahan
What is the meaning of Manahan?
Manahan means holding back, enduring. Manahan is associated with the Batak Toba verb manahan, meaning to hold back or endure. It is cognate with Malay and Indonesian tahan.
Is Manahan a boy’s name?
Yes, Manahan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Manahan?
Manahan is of Malay and Indonesian origin.
How many syllables does Manahan have?
Manahan has 3 syllables (Ma-na-han) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Manahan?
Manahan ranks #1,381 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Manahan?
Some ideas: Manahan Ardianto Purna; Manahan Lingga Setiyawan; Manahan Yayang.
Famous people named Manahan?
Notable people named Manahan include Manahan Malontinge Pardamean Sitompul, Manahan Simorangkir, Manahan Daulay.
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