What does Manasseh mean?

Manasseh as a boys' name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Manasseh 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.

STARTS WITH Ma-

ASSOCIATED WITH popular (famous), war

Variations

VARIANTS Manassas, Manases, Manasio, Menashe, Menashi

How popular is Manasseh?

Manasseh is an unusual given name for males. Manasseh is an unusual last name too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Hanssen, Janssen, Macabee, Macaire, Madisson, Magnusson, Mahesh, Makabee, Malakie, Mandel, Mandrew, Manfred, Manfried, Manlea (see Manley), Manleigh, Manley, Mannfred (see Manfred), Mannie, Manoach, Manoah, Manoel, Mansel, Mansell, Mansoor, Mansour, Mansur, Manten (see Manton), Manuel▼, Manus, Manvel, Manvile (see Manville), Markese, Markise, Marsden, Marsh, Marsten, Maslen, Massen, Massey, Massie, Masslen (see Maslin), Masson, Mataniah, Maurise, Menachem▲, Menahem (see Menachem), Minster and Mosheh. These names tend to be more frequently used than Manasseh.