The nameManu

Manu is a pet form of Emmanuel or Manuel.

Meaning

From the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.

Popularity of the name Manu

Manu in France

2001peak year (30 births)
585babies named Manu in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Manu was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 220 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Manu. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Manu in France were born before 2003.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Manu mean?

From the Hebrew Immanuel, "God is with us".

What is the origin of the name Manu?

Hebrew.

Is Manu a girl's or a boy's name?

Manu is a boy's name.