Manuel

Manuel is a name form that has its origins in the languages Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese. It is derived from the biblical name Immanuel, which means 'God is with us.' This meaning comes from the Old Hebrew word 'immanu' for 'with us' and 'el' for 'God.' The name Immanuel is mentioned in the Old Testament in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah as a designation for the expected Messiah (i.e., Jesus), and it is also used in the New Testament in the Gospel of Matthew.

What does the name Manuel mean?

The name Manuel is the Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of the biblical name Immanuel, which means 'God with us.' It is composed of the Old Hebrew 'immanu' for 'with us' and 'el' for 'God.' Immanuel is mentioned in the Old Testament in the Book of Isaiah as the name of the awaited Messiah, as well as in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. In Germany, the name Manuel experienced significant popularity as a boy's name towards the end of the 20th century, which slightly declined in the following years without losing its timeless character. A common variant in Germany is Emanuel (Emmanuel). The short form of Manuel, Manu, is now also used as an independent first name.

Where does the name Manuel come from?

The name originates from the languages Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese and is a derivation of the Hebrew and biblical name Immanuel. This is composed of the Old Hebrew 'immanu,' which means 'with us,' and 'el,' which means 'God.'

How do you pronounce Manuel?

The pronunciation of the name Manuel is three syllables and melodic. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-nu-el' [manuˈeːl], giving it a flowing sound with several open vowels. The gentle sequence of nasal and vowel sounds provides a smooth sound quality. Manuel sounds lively and harmonious - soft, rhythmic, and balanced.

When is the name day of Manuel?

The name day of Manuel is celebrated on March 26, October 1, and December 24.

Popularity

Manuel has shown remarkable consistency in Germany over many decades. After rather modest rankings in the 1930s and 1940s, the name has steadily risen since the mid-20th century, reaching its highest point in the 1980s with rank 34 in 1986.

Nicknames & pet names

Ele / Lulle / Mahuil / Mahukel / Mainjuel / Majuel / Maluin / Man / Mana / Mandeep / Mane / Mani / Manijel / Manjel / Manju / Manjuel / Manne / Manni / Manny / Mano / Manolito / Manolo / Mantel / Manu / Manuelito / Manuelsen / Manulito / Manus / Manusel / Manué / Many / Manül / Mau / Mauel / Mauli / Menjuel / Mulle / Munul / Mäschi / Nanumel / Nul / Null / Nulle / Schmanuel / Zubi

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Famous people

• Christoph Mitasch (juggler)
• Francisco Manuel de Melo (Polish poet)
• Jose Manuel Velazquez (Venezuelan footballer)
• Juan Manuel Fangio (race car driver)
• Juan Manuel Lopez Iturriaga (Spanish basketball player)
• Juan Manuel Munoz (Spanish footballer)
• Kaiser Manuel I (Emperor of the Byzantine Empire)
• Kaiser Manuel II (Emperor of the Byzantine Empire)
• King Manuel I (Portuguese king)
• King Manuel II (Portuguese king)
• Manuel Almunia Rivero (Spanish football goalkeeper)
• Manuel Bocarro Frances (astronomer)
• Manuel Cardona Castro (Spanish physicist)
• Manuel Charr (boxer)
• Manuel Cortez (German actor and photographer)
• Manuel de Sumaya (composer from Mexico)
• Manuel Etura (Spanish football player)
• Manuel Fettner (Austrian ski jumper)
• Manuel Francis Nascimento (Filipino musician)
• Manuel Francisco Barreto (Peruvian football player)