Manya
Meaning of Manya
Manya—pronounced /ˈmɑn.jə/ in both Russian and Hebrew contexts—is a feminine given name with dual onomastic roots. In Slavic anthroponymy it originated as the diminutive of Maria, itself derived from Latin Maria and ultimately the Hebrew name Miryam, thus embodying a translingual link between Near Eastern and European naming traditions; within Hebrew-speaking communities, Manya (מַנְיָה) functions as a vernacular transliteration historically adopted by Eastern European Jewish diasporas. Its analytic footprint in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Russian literature and personal correspondence often conveys connotations of intimate familiarity and youthful endearment. Contemporary American demographic data further reveal the name’s niche status: recorded 18 times in 2024 at rank 932 among female names, Manya maintains a sporadic yet persistent presence in U.S. birth registries, appealing to parents who favor its cross-cultural resonance and understated distinction.
Pronunciation
Russian,Hebrew
- Pronunced as MAHN-yah (/ˈmɑn.jə/)
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Notable People Named Manya
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