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Menas

A form of Minas

Minas, in English

the Martyr Menas of Egypt — kept on 11 November.

It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.

Origin

The story of Minas

Minas keeps 11 Novemberthe Martyr Menas of Egypt.

The origin of the name is not settled, so we leave it open rather than guess — the day belongs to the soldier-martyr Menas of Egypt.

“Menas of Egypt.”

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Key facts

Minas at a glance

Name day
11 November
This year · 2026
Wednesday, 11 November
Next year · 2027
Thursday, 11 November
Patron of
the Martyr Menas of Egypt

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

Minas you are hereMenas

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Iconography

Minas in sacred art

DepictingMartyr Menas of Egypt

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