Maana at a glance
- Meaning
- Human being
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- MAA-na
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Manav, Manev, Maannav, Maniya, Mannev, Maaniya
Lucky details for Maana
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Maana is a Sanskrit name meaning “human being”. It is a spelling variant of Manav and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Maana for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Maana reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Maana
What does the name Maana mean?
Maana means “human being” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Maana a boy or girl name?
Maana is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Maana?
Maana is pronounced MAA-na (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Maana?
The lucky number for Maana is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Maana?
Popular short forms include Maai, Maan, Maay, May.
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