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Manasseh

Manasseh

9.3
A family name used by people from Jewish or biblical background
  • proper noun
translation icon : Manasés
  • Manasseh!

Examples

  • Look what Manasseh did.

  • - Manasseh!

  • My place now is here, with you... ...and Manasseh.

  • He shall be called Manasseh.

  • They controlled Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States until God moved America Manasseh to become a nation of its own.

    Blog text (28)
  • - Manasseh!

  • The four maps in Figure 6, for example, show wide variation in their placement of the borders of Asher, Manasseh, and Gad.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The biblical figure Manasseh was known for his complex relationship with faith and leadership.

  • During the ceremony, many people reflected on the contributions of Rabbi Manasseh to the community.

  • In the historical records, Manasseh was noted as an influential leader in his time, impacting the lives of many.

Synonyms

Mizrahi
vsManasseh
33 9.1

A Hebrew family name used by some Jewish people

is a surname linked to Jewish or biblical origin rather than broad Hebrew use
Ephraim
vsManasseh
13 7.7

A male first or family name of Hebrew origin

is especially associated with Jewish and biblical origin rather than general Hebrew use
Mordecai
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6 7.9

A family name used by people, often from Jewish families

is often tied to Jewish or biblical origin rather than neutral heritage use
melamed
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4 9.9

A last name common among Jewish families

is used specifically for surnames with Jewish or biblical origin rather than any origin
Mosser
vsManasseh
2 9.4

A family name that some people have

is more specifically connected to Jewish or biblical origin rather than unspecified origins
Matar
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1 8.7

A family or first name often used by people from Arab countries

is typically associated with Jewish or biblical origin rather than Arabic origin
Reh
vsManasseh
1 9.9

A last name used by some people

is generally identified with Jewish and biblical origin rather than unnoted origins
Muhly
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1 8.6

A family name used by some people

is mainly tied to Jewish or biblical origin rather than general last name use
Mede
vsManasseh
9.9

A family name used by some people

is identified with Jewish or biblical origin rather than unspecified cultural backgrounds
makara
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9.9

A family name used by people in many countries

is more specifically associated with Jewish and biblical origin rather than diverse origins
Jumma
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8.6

A personal name used in South Asia and the Middle East

is linked to Jewish or biblical origin rather than South Asian regional use
murshid
vsManasseh
9.9

A male given name or last name used by Muslim people

is connected to Jewish and biblical origin rather than Muslim community usage

Surface Forms

Manasseh main

Etymology

Manasseh is used as a family name and comes from the Hebrew name Menashe, which means 'causing to forget'. It comes from the Bible story where Joseph says God helped him forget his troubles, and families often keep the name to show this link to that story.