Manasseh

Manasseh Meaning & Origin

About Manasseh
The name Manasseh is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "menashsheh," meaning "causing to forget" or "one who forgets." In the Bible, Manasseh was the firstborn son of Joseph and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name signifies the act of forgetting or moving on from past troubles, suggesting a sense of resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Manasseh are male.

Manasseh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.76% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 N AA1 S EH0
🌐 IPA
/manasseh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manasseh in Braille

Here's how to represent Manasseh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Manasseh in braille

How to Spell the Name Manasseh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Manasseh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Manasseh in sign language

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