Manasses Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Manasses Name at a Glance

Name	Manasses
Meaning	Variant of Manasseh: To forget. The elder son of Joseph in the Old Testament.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Manasses Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Manasses means “Variant of Manasseh: To forget. The elder son of Joseph in the Old Testament”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Manasses Name Origin

Our database records Manasses under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Manasses a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Manasses is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Manasses

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