Menea

Menea is a girl's name that has its origins in Spain, although its exact origin is not clearly defined. It is believed that the name means 'the Thankful', 'the Accepting', or even 'the Hopping'.

What does the name Menea mean?

The name Menea is a Spanish name for girls that may originate from Arabic and means 'the Thankful' as well as 'the Accepting' or 'the Hopping'. Its roots could be in the Arabic term manëna (ﻣﻨﻊ), which means 'to accept', 'to receive', or 'to thank', or in the Spanish word menea, which describes 'hopping' or 'limping' (especially in a horse).

Where does the name Menea come from?

Menea has its roots in the Arabic language and means 'the Thankful'. The Arabic term manëna (ﻣﻨﻊ) stands for 'to accept', 'to receive', and 'to thank', while the Spanish word menea means 'hopping' or 'limping' (for a horse). The name is common in both Italian and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Menea?

Me-ne-a, where the 'e' sounds like in 'bed'.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Menea ranks 17,089th in the official list of most common first names, with a total of 7 people bearing this name. The distribution of the name is mainly seen in Germany and Switzerland. In Germany, Menea is found 50% in Saxony and 50% in Schleswig-Holstein. In Switzerland, the name is represented in the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Bern, and Zurich, each with 33.3%.

Nicknames & pet names

Mea / Nea

Famous people

• Menea la pera (song)