Manuel
Manuel is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “God is with us”.
| Meaning | God is with us |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | mah-NWEL |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Manuel
Manuel is a short form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew 'Immanuel', meaning 'God is with us'. The name appears in the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 and is applied to Jesus in Matthew's Gospel. Spain and Portugal took it up eagerly, and it was borne by Portuguese kings including Manuel I. Familiar short forms include Manolo and Manu. It remains widely used in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Is Manuel a Christian name?
Manuel is a Christian name rooted in the title Immanuel, which Matthew 1:23 connects to the birth of Jesus.
How popular is Manuel?
A classic and still popular name throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manuel mean?
Manuel means 'God is with us'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Manuel a Christian name?
Manuel is a Christian name rooted in the title Immanuel, which Matthew 1:23 connects to the birth of Jesus.
How do you pronounce Manuel?
Manuel is pronounced mah-NWEL.
Is Manuel a boy or girl name?
Manuel is usually a boy name.