Meaning and Etymology
Manav comes from the Sanskrit word मानव (mānava) which means “human being”, “person” or “mankind”【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】. The same meaning is reported by name‑almanac and other dictionaries【3†https://namealmanac.com/name/manav】【6†https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/manav】.
Origin and Language Usage
The name is borrowed from Sanskrit, the ancient Indo‑Aryan language of India【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】. It is recorded as a male given name used in India, particularly among Hindi‑speaking families【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】【4†https://www.babynamehindu.com/name/manav/】.
Pronunciation
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the name is rendered as /mɑ̃ˈnaw/【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】.
Spellings and Variants
- Devanagari script: मानव
- Alternate spelling: Manavu (mentioned as an alternate spelling)【4†https://www.babynamehindu.com/name/manav/】.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manav mean?
Manav means “human being”, “person” or “mankind”, derived from the Sanskrit word मानव (mānava).【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】
What is the origin of the name Manav?
The name is borrowed from Sanskrit, where it originates as the word मानव meaning “human”.【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】
How is Manav pronounced?
In the International Phonetic Alphabet, Manav is pronounced /mɑ̃ˈnaw/.【1†https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav】
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References
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- Manav - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manav
- manav - Wiktionary, the free dictionary; https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/manav
- Manav: name popularity, meaning and age | NameAlmanac; https://namealmanac.com/name/manav
- Manav - Hindu Baby Boy Name Meaning & Rashi; https://www.babynamehindu.com/name/manav/
- Popularity for the name Manav - Behind the Name; https://www.behindthename.com/name/manav/top