Mana - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Mana

MAH-nah'MAH-nah'2 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Charismatic

MEANING

Spiritual energy

ORIGIN

Polynesian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'mana' meaning spiritual power or essence.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hawaiian culture, mana represents a supernatural force or spiritual energy that can exist in both animate and inanimate objects.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, mana has been a central concept in Polynesian spirituality and is often associated with authority and leadership.

🇯🇵Japanese
Soft

MEANING

Love

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Japanese characters '愛' (ai, meaning love) and '菜' (na, meaning vegetable or greens), though 'Mana' can be a standalone name.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, names with the character '愛' often convey affection and warmth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of 'Mana' in Japanese names has increased in recent years, reflecting modern naming trends.

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