Boy name
Manan name meaning
“one who bestows abundant favors”
Manan is a masculine name meaning one who bestows abundant favors, commonly linked to Arabic mannān as an Indonesian spelling. Mannan is a spelling variant that retains the doubled consonant. The related form Al-Mannān is also used as an epithet of God.
What does Manan 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 Manan
Probably an Indonesian spelling of Arabic mannān, meaning one who bestows abundant favors. Al-Mannān is also used as an epithet of God.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Manan in Islam and the Quran
Manan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Manan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Manan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Manan: one who bestows abundant favors
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
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Manan Badruttamam Hayatul
Meaning of each word
- Manan: one who bestows abundant favors
- Badruttamam: the perfect full moon
- Hayatul: life, living
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Manan Arsad
Meaning of each word
- Manan: one who bestows abundant favors
- Arsad: better guided, sounder in judgement
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Meaning of each word
- Farisi: associated with Persia
- Manan: one who bestows abundant favors
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Manan Sabir
Meaning of each word
- Manan: one who bestows abundant favors
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Manan: one who bestows abundant favors
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
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How to pronounce Manan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /manan/ |
| Arabic script | منان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦤꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮔᮔ᮪ |
Is Manan a boy’s name?
Yes, Manan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Manan ranks #832 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Manan
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Benny♂Son of the right hand
- Johan♂God is gracious
- John♂God grants grace
Famous people named Manan
- Manan Sasmita · b. 1950
- Abd. Manan · b. 1983
- Abd. Manan Podungge · b. 1975
- M. Manan
- Manan Rifani · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Manan
What is the meaning of Manan?
Manan means one who bestows abundant favors. Probably an Indonesian spelling of Arabic mannān, meaning one who bestows abundant favors. Al-Mannān is also used as an epithet of God.
Is Manan a boy’s name?
Yes, Manan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Manan?
Manan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Manan in the Quran?
Manan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Manan have?
Manan has 2 syllables (Ma-nan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Manan?
Manan ranks #832 among boy names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Manan?
Other spellings: Mannan.
What full names go well with Manan?
Some ideas: Manan Farhan Ghazi; Manan Badruttamam Hayatul; Manan Arsad.
Famous people named Manan?
Notable people named Manan include Manan Sasmita, Abd. Manan, Abd. Manan Podungge.
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