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Manson

MAN-suhn

Manson (name) means an English surname meaning "son of the man" or "servant," notoriously associated with cult leader Charles Manson. Example: “Charles Manson led a cult responsible for a string of murders in 1969.”

name

An English surname meaning "son of the man" or "servant," notoriously associated with cult leader Charles Manson.

"Charles Manson led a cult responsible for a string of murders in 1969."

Word forms

Mansons plural

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Etymology

An Anglicised version of the North Germanic (Scandinavian) name Magnuson "son of Magnus" (Swedish Magnusson, Danish Magnussen, Norwegian Magnusen, Icelandic Magnússon), using + -son.

Rhymes for Manson

Anson Danson Branson Swanson

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Manson” mean?

The word “Manson” means an English surname meaning "son of the man" or "servant," notoriously associated with cult leader Charles Manson.

How do you pronounce “Manson”?

“Manson” is pronounced MAN-suhn (/ˈmænsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Manson” in a sentence?

Here is “Manson” used in a sentence: “Charles Manson led a cult responsible for a string of murders in 1969.”

What part of speech is “Manson”?

“Manson” is a name.

Is “Manson” a common word?

“Manson” is an uncommon word in modern English.