Manna at a glance
- Meaning
- Human being
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- MA-nna
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Manav, Manev, Maanev, Mania, Mannev, Maaniya
Lucky details for Manna
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Manna 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 Manna for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Manna reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Manna
What does the name Manna mean?
Manna means “human being” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Manna a boy or girl name?
Manna is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Manna?
Manna is pronounced MA-nna (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Manna?
The lucky number for Manna is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Manna?
Popular short forms include Mani, Mann, Many, May.
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