Manhattan

What is the meaning of the name Manhattan?

The name Manhattan is primarily a gender-neutral name of Native American - Munsee Lenape origin that means Place Where We Get Bows.

Borough in New York City, U.S. The name
Manhattan derives from the Munsee Lenape language term manaháhtaan.

People who like the name Manhattan also like:

Fortune, Brighton, Otto, Oliver, Horst, Wilhelm, Heinrich, Ophelia, Astoria, Beatrice, Regina, Sara, Molly, Gwendolyn

Names like Manhattan:

Mayten, Manyiten, Mitena, Madden, Madian, Motown, Metin, Matana, Mythany, Madonna, Medan, Madan, Mahatma, Mituna, Manton, Montana, Medwin, Matan, Mathan, Medina, Madwen, Mandana

Stats for the Name Manhattan

checkmark Manhattan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Manhattan is currently not ranked in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Manhattan:

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1. Potential for confusion or miscommunication due to the association with the geographical location of Manhattan.
2. Difficulty in finding personalized items or souvenirs with the child's name on them, as it is not a commonly used name.
3. Possible teasing or bullying from peers due to the uniqueness of the name and its association with a place.
4. Limited cultural or historical significance associated with the name, compared to more traditional or meaningful names.
5. Potential for misunderstanding or assumptions about the child's background or heritage based on their name alone.