Emanuel

Emanuel means "God with us" and is a Greek-Latin variation of the Hebrew name Immanuel. This is composed of the ancient Hebrew terms 'immanu' for "with us" and 'el' for "God."

What does the name Emanuel mean?

The name Emanuel stands for "God with us". It is a derived form of the Hebrew name Immanuel, which consists of the ancient Hebrew words 'immanu' (with us) and 'el' (God). The name Immanuel appears in the Old Testament in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah and in the New Testament in the Gospel of Matthew, where Isaiah prophesies: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel." In the Christian tradition, this name is interpreted in connection with Jesus, according to Isa 7:14. Emanuel is frequently used as a boy's name, especially in Greece and Germany, while the Spanish and Portuguese form Manuel is somewhat more popular in Germany. Less common spelling variants include Emanuele, Emmanuel, and Amanuel.

Where does the name Emanuel come from?

The origin of the name Emanuel is a Greek-Latin variant of the Hebrew and biblical name Immanuel, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew words "immanu" (with us) and "el" (God). The languages in which this name occurs are biblical, Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Emanuel?

Emanuel is typically pronounced in German as "E-ma-nu-el" [eˈmaːnu̯eːl]. The name has a soft, three-syllable to four-syllable structure, with the open vowel sequence creating a flowing sound. The final "l" provides a gentle conclusion. Emanuel conveys an impression of tradition, harmony, and style, making it feel warm and present.

When is the name day of Emanuel?

The name day for Emanuel is celebrated on March 26 (Manuel, martyr) and October 1 (Emanuel, Bishop of Cremona).

Popularity

Emanuel has been represented in German name statistics since early on, although not consistently. From the 1930s onwards, the name remained in a medium popularity range for an extended period and was consistently present compared to other first names of the respective year. Emanuel was particularly stable in Germany from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Nicknames & pet names

El / Em / Ema / Emachiles / Eman / Emi / Emiii / Emma / Emme / Emmi / Emmy / Emo / Emu / Emul / Mali / Mane / Manen / Mani / Mano / Manosz / Manu / Manulein / Männu / Nu

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Famous people

• Alois Emanuel Biedermann (Swiss theologian)
• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (composer of the 18th century & one of the Bach sons)
• Claudio Emanuel Oeiras (footballer from Portugal)
• Emanuel A. Pahlen (German astronomer)
• Emanuel Ammon (Swiss photographer)
• Emanuel Basler (German stonemason)
• Emanuel Bento (German footballer)
• Emanuel Biancucchi (footballer from Argentina)
• Emanuel Buchmann (cyclist)
• Emanuel Cuello (football player from Uruguay)
• Emanuel Ford (English writer)
• Emanuel Gandolfo (Argentinian actor)
• Emanuel Gohle (German composer)
• Emanuel Gularte (Uruguayan footballer)
• Emanuel Kant (philosopher)
• Emanuel Moor (composer from Hungary)
• Emanuel Reicher (actor from Germany)
• Emanuel Schikaneder (German writer)
• Emanuel Schreiner (football player from Italy)
• Emanuel Taffertshofer (German football player)