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Manu (Sanskrit: मनु) is a term found with various meanings in Hinduism.In early texts, it refers to the archetypal man, or the first man (progenitor of humanity).The Sanskrit term for 'human', मनुष्य (IAST: manuṣya) or मानव (IAST: mānava) means 'of Manu' or 'children of Manu'. [1]
Manu is a given name, often derived from Manuel or is of Hindu origin. It can also be a surname. Notable people with the name include: As a given name. Actors
A manvantara, in Hindu cosmology, is a cyclic period of time identifying the duration, reign, or age of a Manu, the progenitor of mankind.In each manvantara, seven Rishis, certain deities, an Indra, a Manu, and kings (sons of Manu) are created and perish. [1]
The latter word, when reduced to just its final syllable, would be merely *m-on-[citation needed]. This is the view of Eric Partridge, Origins, under man. Such a derivation might be credible if only the Germanic form was known, but the attested Indo-Iranian manu virtually excludes the possibility.
The master in the meantime held the slave, and after he had pronounced the words "hunc hominem liberum volo," he turned him round (momento turbinis exit Marcus Dama, Persius, Sat. V.78) and let him go (emisit e manu, or misit manu, Plaut. Capt. II.3.48), whence the general name of the act of manumission.
Manuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל ), which means "God with us." [1] [better source needed] It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used since at least the 13th century. [2]
A word for female Hindu deities. Bhajan A Hindu devotional song as a spiritual practice. Bhakti A Hindu word for faith, devotion or love to god. Bharat India, and also used as a male name. Bharata Brother of Rama. Bhargava The descendants of the great rishi, Bhrigu. Bhasmasura Ancient legendary character in Hinduism. Bhavana Sense for calling ...
In other texts, it is the manasaputra, the mind-born children of Brahma, who are believed to have created the first man, Svayambhuva Manu, and the first woman, Shatarupa. [5] Shatarupa marries Svayambhuva Manu, and the couple had five children — two sons, Priyavrata and Uttānapāda, and three daughters, Ākūti, Devahūti, and Prasuti. [6]