Emanuel
Emanuel is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is with us”.
| Meaning | God is with us |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | עִמָּנוּאֵל |
| Pronunciation | ee-MAN-yoo-el |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Germany, Brazil, Romania, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Emanuel
Emanuel is a single-m spelling of the Hebrew Immanuel, made of 'immanu, 'with us', and El, 'God'. The name first appears in the Book of Isaiah as a sign given to King Ahaz, and the Gospel of Matthew applies it to Jesus. This spelling is common in German, Scandinavian, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish-speaking countries. Notable bearers include the philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg and the Chicago politician Rahm Emanuel, whose family name is the same word.
Is Emanuel a Christian name?
For Christians, Emanuel recalls Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, where the child is called 'God with us'. Jewish families also use it, reading it simply as a Hebrew name from Isaiah, without the Christian interpretation.
How popular is Emanuel?
Steadily used in Europe and Latin America; less common than Emmanuel in English and French.
Gifts with the name Emanuel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emanuel mean?
Emanuel means 'God is with us'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Emanuel a Christian name?
For Christians, Emanuel recalls Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, where the child is called 'God with us'. Jewish families also use it, reading it simply as a Hebrew name from Isaiah, without the Christian interpretation.
How do you pronounce Emanuel?
Emanuel is pronounced ee-MAN-yoo-el.
Is Emanuel a boy or girl name?
Emanuel is usually a boy name.