Emmanuel
Emmanuel is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “God is with us”.
| Meaning | God is with us |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Written as | עִמָּנוּאֵל |
| Pronunciation | ih-MAN-yoo-el |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | France, Nigeria, Ghana, United States |
Meaning and origin of Emmanuel
Emmanuel is the Greek and Latin spelling of the Hebrew Immanuel, joining 'immanu, 'with us', and El, 'God'. In Isaiah it is the name of a child given as a sign to King Ahaz, and Matthew's Gospel applies the prophecy to the birth of Jesus. The hymn 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel' has kept the name familiar in English-speaking churches. It is especially popular in France and in West Africa, and the French president Emmanuel Macron is a well-known bearer.
Is Emmanuel a Christian name?
In Christianity Emmanuel is a title of Jesus, from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, and is sung at Advent and Christmas. Jewish readers know it as the child-sign in Isaiah, without the Christian reading.
How popular is Emmanuel?
Widely used in French-speaking countries, West Africa and Hispanic communities.
Gifts with the name Emmanuel
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Emmanuel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
Emmanuel means 'God is with us'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Emmanuel a Christian name?
In Christianity Emmanuel is a title of Jesus, from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, and is sung at Advent and Christmas. Jewish readers know it as the child-sign in Isaiah, without the Christian reading.
How do you pronounce Emmanuel?
Emmanuel is pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el.
Is Emmanuel a boy or girl name?
Emmanuel is usually a boy name.