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Male Name

Emmanuel

ɛ.ma.nɥɛl
ɪ.ˈmæn.ju.ˌɛl
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

Belgian royal family
boxers
child actors
Christmas
colleges or universities
Elder Scrolls characters
ends in -el
Enya songs
exorcists
Filipino presidents

Writing Systems

עִמָּנוּאֵלAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic160%
mature100%
formal140%
upper class80%
natural80%
wholesome120%
strong120%
refined140%
strange100%
complex65%
serious120%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Emmanuel, derived from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), means "God is with us". It is composed of the Hebrew roots עִם (ʿim) meaning "with" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". This name was foretold as the name of the Messiah in the Old Testament and has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, symbolizing divine presence and protection.

Etymology

Original Form:

עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel)

Evolution:

The name evolved from its original Hebrew form to Emmanuel and Immanuel in English, and Manuel and Manoel in Spanish and Portuguese.

Source:

Hebrew

Related Names

ʿim

Roots

ʾel

Roots

Manuel

Variant

Manu

Diminutives

Manny

Diminutives

Emmanuelle

Feminine Form

Manvel

Other Languages & Cultures

Imanol

Other Languages & Cultures

Emmanouel

Other Languages & Cultures

Immanuel

Other Languages & Cultures

Emmanuhel

Other Languages & Cultures

Emanuil

Other Languages & Cultures

Manel

Other Languages & Cultures

Emanuel

Other Languages & Cultures

Emanuel

Other Languages & Cultures

Emanuel

Other Languages & Cultures

Manu

Other Languages & Cultures

Manoel

Other Languages & Cultures

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