Mana facts for kids

Mana is a word with many different meanings! It can refer to a spiritual power, a type of food, a music group, or even a special energy in video games. This page will help you understand the different things "Mana" can be.

What Mana Means in Religion and Stories

• Mana (Oceanian mythology): In the old stories of people from places like New Zealand and Hawaii, mana is a special spiritual power. It's like a life force or healing energy that is everywhere in the world. People, places, and even objects can have mana.
• Mana (food): This is also known as manna. It's a special food mentioned in the Bible and the Quran. The stories say it was miraculously provided to people when they were in the desert.
• Māna (Buddhist term): In Buddhism, a religion and way of life, "māna" means feeling too proud or arrogant. It's about thinking you are better than others.
• Mana (Finnish mythology): In old Finnish stories, "mana" can mean the land of the dead or the underworld. It's a mysterious place where spirits go after life.

Mana in Arts, Entertainment, and Media

Music Groups and Albums

• Maná: This is a very famous rock band from Mexico. They sing in Spanish and have been making music for a long time!
  • Maná (album): This was the first album released by the band Maná in 1987.
• Mana (Nemesea album): This is an album released in 2004 by the band Nemesea.
• Mana (Finnish musician): This is the stage name of the drummer for the rock band Lordi. He wears cool monster costumes!
• Mana (Japanese musician): A Japanese musician who is known for his unique style and music.
• Mana: The singer and vocalist for the Japanese band Chai.
• Mana Mana: A rock band from Finland.
• Mana and Mani': This is a children's opera from 1979. An opera is like a play where the story is told mostly through singing.

Mana in Games and Stories

• Mana (gaming): If you play video games or role-playing games, you probably know about mana! It's often called "magic points" or "MP." Characters use mana to cast spells or use special abilities. When your mana runs out, you can't use those powers anymore until it recharges!
• Mana (series): This is a popular series of role-playing video games. They are known for their fantasy worlds and exciting adventures.

People Named Mana

• Mana (given name): Many people around the world have "Mana" as their first name.
• Florent Parfait Mana: A politician from Madagascar, a country off the coast of Africa.
• Laura Mañá: A film director from Spain, born in 1968. She makes movies!
• Mohammed Mana: A politician from Nigeria, a country in West Africa, born in 1950.

Places Called Mana

Towns and Areas

• Mana, Burkina Faso: A town in the country of Burkina Faso in West Africa.
• Mana, French Guiana: A town in French Guiana, which is in South America.
• Mana, India: A village in India.
• Mana, New Zealand: A place in New Zealand.
  • Mana railway station: A train station in Mana, New Zealand.
  • Mana (New Zealand electorate): An area in New Zealand that votes for its representatives in the government.
• Maňa, Slovakia: A village and municipality in Slovakia, a country in Central Europe.

Natural Features

• Mana (river): A river located in a region of Russia called Krasnoyarsk Krai.
• Mana (French Guiana): Another river, this one in French Guiana.
• Måna: A river in Norway.
• Mana Island (disambiguation): There are several islands around the world named Mana Island!
• Mana Mountain: A mountain located in Antarctica, the coldest continent on Earth.
• Mana Pass: A mountain pass, which is like a path through mountains, between India and Tibet.
• Mana Peak: A mountain peak in India.

Other Uses of Mana

• Mana Movement: This was a political party in New Zealand. A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run.
• Mana College: A school located in Porirua, New Zealand.

See also

In Spanish: Maná para niños

• All pages with titles beginning with Mana
• All pages with titles containing Mana
• MANA (disambiguation)
• MaNa (disambiguation)
• Manas (disambiguation)
• Manna (disambiguation)