"Manasses" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /məˈnæsɪz/ Forms: Manasseh [alternative]
Etymology: From Latin Manasses, from Koine Greek Μανασσῆς (Manassês), from Biblical Hebrew מְנַשֶּׁה (Mənaše) + Ancient Greek -ς (-s, forming nouns). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Manasses}} Latin Manasses, {{der|en|grc-koi|Μανασσῆς}} Koine Greek Μανασσῆς (Manassês), {{der|en|hbo|מְנַשֶּׁה|tr=Mənaše}} Biblical Hebrew מְנַשֶּׁה (Mənaše), {{der|en|grc|-ς|pos=forming nouns}} Ancient Greek -ς (-s, forming nouns) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Manasses
  1. Alternative form of Manasseh, a male given name from Biblical Hebrew, particularly several biblical figures. Wikipedia link: Manasses Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Manasseh (extra: a male given name from Biblical Hebrew, particularly several biblical figures)
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