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Manu (name)
Manu is a given name, often derived from Manuel (name), Manuel or is of Manu (Hinduism), Hindu origin. It can also be a surname. Notable people with the name include: As a given name Actors *Manu Bennett (born 1969), New Zealand actor, best known as "Crixus" on the television series ''Spartacus: Blood and Sand'' *Manu Narayan (born 1973), American actor, and lead singer of the band DARUNAM *Manu Payet (born 1975), French actor, comedian, radio and television presenter *Manu Rishi (born 1971), Indian actor *Manu Tupou (1935–2004), American actor Musicians *Manu Chao (born 1961), French-born singer and musician of Spanish origin *Manu Cornet (born 1981), French musician and writer *Manu Delago (born 1984), Austrian composer *Manu Dibango (1933–2020), Cameroonian musician *Manu Gavassi (born 1993), Brazilian recording artist, singer, actress *Manu Guix (born 1979), Spanish composer *Manu Katché (born 1958), French musician *Manu Koch (born 1972), Swiss pianist, keyboardist, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
