Find out how popular the first name Manases has been for the last 28 years (from 1996 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Manases by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Manases is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Manases.

The history of the first name Manases

The given name Manases has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the Biblical figure Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel mentioned in the Old Testament. The name itself means "one who causes to forget" or "making to forget" in Hebrew.

In the Book of Genesis, Manasseh was the firstborn son of Joseph and his wife Asenath. Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become a powerful figure in Egypt and named his son Manasseh, saying "God has made me forget all my troubles and my father's household." This reflects the meaning of the name, symbolizing the ability to move on from past hardships.

The name Manasseh appears frequently in the Bible, particularly in the Books of Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Chronicles, where it refers to the tribe descended from Joseph's son. The territory allotted to the tribe of Manasseh was located in what is now the West Bank and parts of modern-day Jordan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manases is found in the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible, where it is rendered as Μανασσῆς (Manassēs). This form of the name was later adopted into Latin as Manasses.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Manases. One of the earliest was Manasseh, King of Judah, who reigned from around 687 to 642 BCE. He is known for initially promoting idolatry and pagan practices but later repenting and restoring the worship of God in Judah.

Another notable figure was Manasses I, King of Armenia, who ruled from 379 to 330 BCE. He is credited with establishing the Orontid Dynasty and expanding the Armenian Kingdom's territories.

In the 15th century, Manasses Elye, also known as Manasses ben Israel, was a renowned Jewish scholar and astronomer born in Portugal around 1497. He was influential in the establishment of the first Hebrew printing press in Constantinople.

Manasses Kamehl (1624-1697) was a German Lutheran theologian and writer who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Finally, Manasses Semidas (1588-1663) was a Greek scholar and theologian who served as the Patriarch of Constantinople from 1644 to 1646 and again from 1652 to 1653.

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