Manou

The female first name Manou is a modern Dutch creation that has emerged from the names Manon and Malou. Manon is regarded as the French variant of Maria, which is attributed to the biblical Hebrew origin in Mirjam.

What does the name Manou mean?

Manou, a female first name, represents a modern Dutch combination of the names Manon and Malou. Manon is considered the French form of Maria, which in turn has its roots in the biblical Hebrew Mirjam. The meanings are diverse and include 'the untamed', 'the well-nourished', 'the beloved', 'the bitter', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The exact origin is not clearly defined, but it is believed to have ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, meaning 'beloved'. Malou is a combination of the names Marie and Louise and means 'the beloved' or 'the famous warrior'.

How do you pronounce Manou?

Manou is pronounced like 'Ma-nu'.

When is the name day of Manou?

Manou's name day is celebrated on January 1, March 15, September 12, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Manou is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its best ranking in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, Manou has been used as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,443rd.

Famous people

• Manou (singer with beFour)
• Manou Lubowski (American actress)
• Manou Mansour (French poetess)