Manuela
Manuela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “God is with us”.
| Meaning | God is with us |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mah-NWEH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Manuela
Manuela is the feminine of Manuel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'. The name appears in Isaiah 7:14 and is applied to Jesus in Matthew 1:23. Manuela has long been used in Spain and Latin America; Manuela Sáenz, the Ecuadorian revolutionary and companion of Simón Bolívar, is a celebrated bearer. It has seen renewed popularity recently in Colombia and Argentina.
Is Manuela a Christian name?
Manuela carries a strongly biblical meaning, as Emmanuel is a title of Christ. It is a classic Catholic name.
How popular is Manuela?
Well used in Spain and South America, and known in Germany and Italy.
Gifts with the name Manuela
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Spellings and variants of Manuela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manuela mean?
Manuela means 'God is with us'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Manuela a Christian name?
Manuela carries a strongly biblical meaning, as Emmanuel is a title of Christ. It is a classic Catholic name.
How do you pronounce Manuela?
Manuela is pronounced mah-NWEH-lah.
Is Manuela a boy or girl name?
Manuela is usually a girl name.