Mana
MAH-nah
Girl · Japanese
Meaning: Affection, love, of the true
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Manabu
Boy · Japanese · Medium name
- Meaning
- Studious, of the learning, of the diligence
- Pronunciation
- mah-NAH-boo
- Origin
- Japanese
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Japan (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Japanese meaning to study or learn.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Japanese
Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia
Alternate spellings
ManabuJapanese (romanization)
Same romanization; kanji varies.
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Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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