The spelling of the name Manfrid can be a bit tricky because of its different pronunciations in different languages. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈmænfrɪd/ in English. The first syllable is pronounced as "man" and the second syllable as "frid" with a short "i" sound. In German pronunciation, it is written as /ˈmanfʁiːt/, with a long "a" sound in the first syllable and a soft "r" sound in the second syllable. Regardless of the language, Manfrid remains a unique and distinctive name.
The name Manfrid is of Germanic origin derived from the Old High German elements man(n) meaning man or person, and fridu meaning peace or protection. Therefore, Manfrid can be understood to mean peaceful or protected by man.