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Definition of manama

manama

/məˈnɑːmə/
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manama Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Bahrain, located on the northeastern tip of Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf.

Example

"Manama serves as a major financial hub in the Middle East and is known for its modern skyline alongside historic souks."

• Rhymes for manama

• Nearby Words

manafossen
managua
manakin
manama
manas
manaslu
manatee

Word Origin & Etymology

From Arabic المنامة (Al-Manāmah), meaning 'the place of rest' or 'the place of dreams'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manama
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