Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Manabu Updated January 19, 2026 by Jennifer M. Manabu Gender: Male Origin: Japanese Meaning: To Study, Learn ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Manabu? The name Manabu is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means To Study, Learn. Names like Manabu: Monifa, Mauve, Mapiya, Manaba, Mab, Mambo, Maeve, Meabh, Maeva, Moby, Mave, Mahpee, Mpho, Mopepe Stats for the Name Manabu Manabu is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Manabu is currently not ranked in U.S. births