Manan

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Manan (Man-án) is a name with Gaelic roots. Manan is "a new beginning" or "morning", a "new day" or "opportunity". It insinuates a positive feeling towards an opportunity, or fresh start.

According to a popular legend in Irish folklore, "The Giant Boulder" - the name of the hero in the story was Manan. Manan saved the Irish village from destruction by positioning a giant boulder blocking the sea, preventing the town's inhabitants from drowning; that village later called every clan leader by the honorary name of Manan, and it stands for honor, strength, and greatness.

Manan is a popular brand of hearing aid, also a manufacturer of high end hearing industry electronics. Manan Hearing is located in Bainbridge, Indiana.

Manan, The name Manan can also be of Persian background and is given to males. Manan's meaning encompasses the ideas of conscience, mind, and soul. It insinuates the qualities of thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and consideration. The name also means fun-loving, naughty, and joyous as does it disciplined and righteous. A "Manan" would not agree with wrongdoing or appreciate unmannered persons.

Manan is a popular proper name in the Hindu community. It means one who is deep in thought.

Manan is derived from the Indian language of Sanskrit, means peace and concentration which is also a name given to males, and used as a paraphrase in certain sentences in the language of Gujarati. This name is often used in old times i.e 80's to signify the amount of concentration one devotes to a certain task. The ancient meaning of Manan is related to the saints and their worship when they went to Himalayas for worship and penance.

Manan also means greatness in war or peace.

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