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Manasseh Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "manasseh" is "forgetfulness", and is used often for "boys".

Name
manasseh
Meaning
forgetfulness
Pronunciation
muh-nas-uh
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Manasseh Name Details

Manasseh is a biblical name that originated from the Old Testament. Manasseh was the eldest son of Joseph and Asenath, and the grandson of Jacob. In the Bible, Manasseh's name was given to him by his father, Joseph, as a way of expressing his forgetfulness of the hardships he experienced in his father's house. Manasseh became the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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