Spanish/Portuguese · Boy name
Manuel
“God is with us”
About the name Manuel
Manuel is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning God is with us. The name appears in the Book of Isaiah as a title for the Messiah. It was used by Byzantine emperors and later became established in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. Manuel I of Portugal, a notable historical figure, sponsored Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India, and the Manueline architectural style is named after him. Manoel is an older Portuguese spelling of the name.
- Meaning
- God is with us
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mahn-WEL(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
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Middle names for Manuel
- Manuel Jose
- Manuel Antonio
- Manuel Luis
- Manuel James
- Manuel Alejandro
Questions about Manuel
- What does Manuel mean?
- Manuel is a Spanish name meaning "God is with us".
- How do you pronounce Manuel?
- Manuel is pronounced mahn-WEL, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Manuel?
- Variants of Manuel include Emanuel, Emmanuel, Manoel, Manuele.
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