What Does the Name Manasseh Mean
The name Manasseh comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Manasseh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Manasseh Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "causing to forget" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the oldest son of Joseph and Asenath and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It was also borne by a 7th-century BC...
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