| Pronunciation | Mah-nah (Japanese, feminine), mah-NAH (Persian, masculine) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female (Japanese), gender-neutral (Persian) |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Japanese, Persian, Indian |
| Meaning | In Japanese; different meanings depending on the kanji used. In Persian; "everlasting." In Hindi; "respect, assumption, consideration, or conception." |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Maana, Mañá, Maná |
| Related names | Hana Mina |
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