Manuelita is a diminutive form of the name Manuela, which is of Spanish origin and means 'God is with us'. The name gained historical significance through its association with Manuela Ferrer Scarpetta, the mother of famed Colombian novelist Jorge Isaacs, after whom the hacienda 'La Manuelita' was named. This name has been perpetuated through the Colombian agribusiness corporation Manuelita, founded in 1864, which has played a significant role in the agricultural and economic development of Colom...