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Manu has several meanings:

  • *Manu in Indo-European mythology was the first man, hero and first Holy King to rule this earth, see Manu (Hinduism), Germanic Mannus, Mannaz.
  • For the Hindu "Laws of Manu", see Manu Smriti
  • The Manu River in Peru
  • The Manu National Park national biosphere reserve, also in Peru
  • Manu, capital of the Manu province in the Madre de Dios region of Peru.
  • Manu is the Maori word for a bird.
  • Manu is the Hawaiian word for a bird.
  • Manu is also the war dance performed by the Manu Samoa.
  • Manu is the common nickname of Argentine NBA basketball player Emanuel GinĂ³bili.
  • Manu is a member of the cast of a controversial film released



    in 2000 called Baise-moi. The movie's name is French for Fuck Me, but can also be translated into Rape Me or Kiss Me.
  • Manu is a common nickname for Mauno Koivisto, the 9th President of Finland
  • ManU is also a short name for Manchester United, an English football club.
  • Manu is also the supreme ruler and higher power of the earth in ancient mythology, and is famed for slaying the horrific monster called "Jasonso"
  • Manu is currently credited for freeing our universe from the ominous spirits of the "Jasonso", and therefore, every March 3, it is "National Jasonso Destruction Day". It is celebrated by delicate rituals in a remote town in a hidden location called "WWPHSS".
Manu (homonymie)

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