Manolito

Manolito is a male first name that can be considered a diminutive form of the Spanish name Manolo. This derives from the short form Manuel, which in turn goes back to the biblical name Immanuel.

What does the name Manolito mean?

Manolito is a boy's name that is perceived as a diminutive form of the Spanish Manolo. Manolo itself is a short form of the biblical name Manuel, which literally means "God be with us" or "God is with us." The roots of Manolito lie in Hebrew, derived from the elements im (עִם) for "with" or immanu (עִמָּנוּ) for "with us" as well as el (אֵל) for "the Mighty" or "God." The female counterpart is Manolita. Other variants of this name include Amanuel, Emmanuele, Emanuelis, Emmanouil, Emanuele, Imanuel, Lemanuel, Manuele, and Manuelo. In Spain, the female forms Manola and Manuela are particularly common.

Where does the name Manolito come from?

The name Manolito has its roots in ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning "God be with us" or "God is with us." It is composed of the Hebrew terms immanu'el, which means "with us is God," and the individual elements: im (עִם) for "with" and el (אֵל) for "the Mighty" or "God." The language from which this name originates is Spanish.

How do you pronounce Manolito?

The sound and pronunciation of Manolito: This name is four syllables and melodic. The pronunciation "Ma-no-li-to" [manoˈliːto] creates a flowing rhythm with a slight emphasis on the third syllable. The vowels give the name a musical softness. The bright, open "o" at the end gently rounds off the name. Manolito radiates liveliness and temperament – playful, with a southern flair and surrounded by narrative warmth.

When is the name day of Manolito?

The name day for Manolito is celebrated on January 1 and March 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Manolito is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Manolito has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lito / Mano

Famous people

• Manolito Mario Franz (singer from Germany)
• Manolito Tolentino Mayo (artist from the Philippines)