Thinking, wise, or man
In Sanskrit, Manu is the name of the progenitor of humanity and the first king to rule the earth. In Spanish and French contexts, it is frequently used as a diminutive for Manuel or Emmanuel, meaning 'God is with us'. It also appears in various Polynesian cultures, often meaning 'bird'.
Less common today
Manu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,734 in 2006.
NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist
French-Spanish singer and songwriter
New Zealand actor known for Spartacus and The Hobbit
The first human and lawgiver in Hindu mythology · The Puranas
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
