Manuel is a male given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), which means "God with us."[1] It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Europe, mainly to Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used since at least the 13th century.[2] The name is popular in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Romanian, Greek (Latinised as Manolis), Polish, and Dutch.

Manny or Manu are often used as nicknames. Its feminine variant is Manuela.

Middle Ages

Early modern

Modern given name

Surname

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References

  1. jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/. JewishEncyclopedia.com
  2. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Manuel". Behind the Name.
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