Manav
Manav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Human, man, or descendant of Manu.
Origin and history
Manav is a classic masculine name derived from Sanskrit, where it directly translates to 'human' or 'man'. It is closely related to Manu, the progenitor of humanity in Hindu mythology. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, primarily chosen within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
744 babies in the United States have been named Manav since 1880. It ranks #3932 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.3 %)
- NJ (38.3 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- IL (7 %)
- TX (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 42 |
| 2000-2010 | 432 |
| 2010-2019 | 203 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Manav
- Manav Kaul: Actor, Playwright
- Manav Gohil: Actor
Fun facts
- The word 'Manav' comes directly from the ancient Sanskrit term for a human being or mortal.
- The Sanskrit root 'man' (to think) is historically related to Proto-Indo-European words that led to the English word 'man'.