Causing to forget
Derived from the Hebrew name Menashsheh, it signifies one who helps to forget past troubles or hardships. In the Bible, it was the name of Joseph's firstborn son, chosen because God made him forget his toil and his father's house.
Less common today
Manases isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,988 in 2019.
King of Judah and son of Hezekiah
Elder son of Joseph and founder of the Tribe of Manasseh
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
