About Manhattan
The name "Manhattan" is derived from the Lenape Native American word "Mannahatta," which roughly translates to "island of many hills" or "place where we gather wood for bows." It refers to the borough of Manhattan in New York City, which is situated on a narrow island and was historically characterized by its hilly terrain.
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Most individuals with the name Manhattan are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Manhattan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Manhattan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.