Manama

[ Persian ma-na-muh, -ma ]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Bahrain, on northern Bahrain island.

Manama

/ məˈnɑːmə /

noun

1. the capital of Bahrain, at the N end of Bahrain Island: transit port. Pop: 142 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Husain said the opposition had no qualms about the U.S. Navy being based in Manama.

From The Daily Beast

At our request the U.N. staged the weapons inspections of Saddam's Iraq from a headquarters in Manama.

From The Daily Beast

Like most of what's gone on in Manama since Monday, it's been hard to predict where the day will go.

From The Daily Beast

The Saudis' nightmare is a Shia republic in Manama that tilts towards Tehran and encourages Shia unrest in the Eastern province.

From The Daily Beast

There are reports floating around Manama of paramedics and aid responders who were beaten by 20 cops, by 50.

From The Daily Beast

He could talk when he was one day old and the people said he was sent by Manama.

From Project Gutenberg

Manama is called first and after him other spirits, according to their rank and power.

From Project Gutenberg

Above all is Eugpamolak Manobo, also called Manama, who was the first cause and creator of all.

From Project Gutenberg

Surely,” said the people, “Manama is punishing us and we must go elsewhere to find food and a place to dwell in.

From Project Gutenberg

Finally Manama told the spirits to allow him to go, so they made a chain of the leaves of the karan grass and tied it to his legs.

From Project Gutenberg