Mana
Meaning of Mana
Mana is a unisex name with Japanese origins. It is pronounced as mah-NAH in Japanese and MAH-nuh in English. The name Mana has variations, such as Manna. In the United States of America, Mana has been given to newborns since at least 1917 and has fluctuated in popularity over the years. In recent years, Mana has ranked around 5000-7000 in terms of occurrence. This unique name carries a sense of cultural richness and can be a beautiful choice for parents seeking a name with international flair.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mah-NAH (/maːna/)
English
- Pronunced as MAH-nuh (/mɑːnə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Mana
| Mana Iwabuchi is a retired Japanese professional footballer known for her career as a forward and attacking midfielder, having played for clubs like Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, 1899 Hoffenheim, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as representing the Japan national team. |
| Mana Neyestani is an Iranian cartoonist and illustrator known for his work in international magazines and his courageous cartoons about the 2009 Iranian presidential election. |
| Te Ariki Terau Mana Strickland BEM was a prominent Cook Island educator and politician who served as the Minister of Education in the first Cook Islands government after self-government was obtained in 1965. |
| Mana Hared Abdi is a Somali-American politician and member of the Maine House of Representatives representing District 95 in Lewiston. |
| Mana Yamamoto is a Japanese female handball player who represents HC Nagoya and the Japanese national team. |
