Male Name
Immanuel
ɪ.ˈmaː.nu̯eːl
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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philosophers
polymaths
writers
Writing Systems
עִמָּנוּאֵלHebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic160%
mature120%
formal160%
upper class100%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong100%
refined100%
strange100%
complex100%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Immanuel, a form of Emmanuel, is a Hebrew name meaning "God is with us." It appears in the Book of Isaiah (7:14) as a sign of divine protection for the House of David. In Christian theology, it is interpreted as a prophecy of the Messiah's birth, particularly in the Gospel of Matthew (1:22–23), where it is associated with Jesus. The name holds significant theological importance in Christianity, symbolizing God's presence among humanity.
Etymology
Original Form:
עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿĪmmānūʾēl)
Evolution:
The name evolved from its Hebrew origins to its Greek form Ἐμμανουήλ (Emmanūēl) and later to its Latin and English forms, Immanuel and Emmanuel.
Source:
Hebrew Bible, Koine Greek translations