Manasseh - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Manasseh \m(a)-nasseh, man(as)-seh\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "making forgetfulness". The anglicized version that is popular in Israel. The Civil War of Bull Run was fought near the town of Manassas in Virginia.

Manasseh has 5 variant forms: Manassas, Manases, Manasio, Menashe and Menashi.

Baby names that sound like Manasseh are Manus, Magnus, Magnes, Manzo and Minos.

Manasseh is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Manasseh. Click here to compare Manasseh with related baby names.