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'''Manan''' is a name and a word with meanings in various languages. |
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== Gaelic == |
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'''Manan''' (Man-án, also spelled Mannan) is a name with Gaelic roots. Manan is "'''a new beginning '''" or "'''morning '''", a "'''new day'''" or "'''opportunity'''". It insinuates a positive feeling towards an opportunity, or fresh start. |
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According to a popular legend in Irish folklore, ''"The Giant Boulder"'' - the name of the hero in the story was '''Manan'''. '''Manan''' saved the Irish village from destruction by positioning a giant boulder blocking the sea, preventing the town's inhabitants from drowning; that village later called every clan leader by the honorary name of '''Manan''', and it stands for honor, strength, and greatness. |
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== Sanskrit == |
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'''Manan''' ({{indic|lang=sa|indic=मनन|trans=manana|defaultipa=mənənə}}; {{indic|lang=hi|indic=मनन|trans=manan|defaultipa=mənən}}) means '''deep thought''', '''contemplation''', or '''profound reflection'''. The root of the word is '''man''' (] मन) — the mind — i.e., the faculty that produces thoughts and feelings. |
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In ] group of Hindu philosophical traditions (see, for instance, {{Harvnb|Paranjpe|1998|p=173}}), there are three steps to self-realization: (1) "]" i.e., careful listening to the teaching of the ], (2) "'''manana'''" i.e., repeatedly and deeply reflecting on or contemplating what is learned from those teachings, and (3) "]" i.e., becoming completely absorbed in contemplation that no other thought enters the mind. |
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The Sanskrit derived Manan is a relatively uncommon name given to males in India. |
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== Tamil == |
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Mannan means "king" or "leader" |
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in Tamil. |
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== Persian == |
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The name Manan can also be of Persian background and is given to males. Manan's meaning encompasses the ideas of conscience, mind, and soul. It insinuates the qualities of thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and consideration. The name apparently also means fun-loving, naughty, and joyous as well as disciplined and righteous. A "Manan" would not agree with or appreciate wrongdoing, unmannered persons. |
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== Arabic == |
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Manan or Mannan is a name that is also found in Muslims; it's an Arabic name. Generally, this is not used alone, as it's preceded by names like Abdul etc. (Abdul Manan or Abdul Mannan, means Slave of the God), it is so because Manan is one of God's names, hence the name Abdul Manan is given. Where Manan also the friend of Prophet Muhammad. |
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==References== |
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*{{Cite book |
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| last=Paranjpe |
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| first=Anand C. |
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| year=1998 |
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| title=Self and identity in modern psychology and Indian thought |
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| publisher=Springer |
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| edition=illustrated |
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| isbn=0-306-45844-6 |
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.advaita.org.uk/discourses/sadananda/shravana_sadananda.htm|title=shravana, manana and nididhyasana}} |
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