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Manuel (name)

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Manuel
GenderMale
Language(s)Hebrew
Origin
MeaningGod with us
Region of originWestern Europe
Other names
Related names

Manuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל‎), which means "God with us."[1][better source needed] It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly 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.[citation needed]

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

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References

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