What origin is the name Manases?

Manases comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Manases — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Manases

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Manases

Manases

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

3 syllables

Manases is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Means causing to forget; a Hebrew name found in the Bible for the son of Joseph.".

Parents who choose Manases pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Means causing to forget; a Hebrew name found in the Bible for the son of Joseph.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means causing to forget; a Hebrew name found in the Bible for the son of Joseph.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Manases

What does Manases mean?

Manases is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Means causing to forget; a Hebrew name found in the Bible for the son of Joseph.".

How popular is Manases?

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Sister names that go with Manases

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Manases.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Manases

Manases means "Means causing to forget; a Hebrew name found in the Bible for the son of Joseph." — these names share that spirit.

Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, usually explained as 'name of God' or 'God has heard'. He is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, usually explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'one who follows'. He is a patriarch in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Daniel — "Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. Daniel is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)