Where does “manes” come from?
manes (Portuguese) comes from Latin manes, from Ancient Greek Μάνης, from Classical Syriac ܡܐܢܝ — Mani, the founder of Manichaeism.
manes (Portuguese): manes spirits of the dead
Definitions
- manes spirits of the dead
Ancestry of “manes”, step by step
manes traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin manes
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | manes | the spirits of dead ancestors; deified shades; a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Μάνης | Mani, Manes |
| 3 | Classical Syriac | ܡܐܢܝ | Mani, the founder of Manichaeism |
via Portuguese Ilha de Man
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | Ilha de Man | — |