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Emanuel

ih-MAN-yoo-el

Letters7
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

The Story of Emanuel

This name carries the divine assurance that 'God is with us,' a powerful whisper of presence from ancient prophets to modern parents.

Emanuel, also spelled Immanuel, is derived from the Hebrew name Immanu'el, directly translating to 'God is with us.' This profound name is cited in the Old Testament's Book of Isaiah as a prophecy. It has resonated through Jewish and Christian traditions, traveling through biblical texts and liturgical use across centuries and cultures.

When you whisper 'Emanuel' to your newborn son, you're invoking a powerful sense of presence and divine companionship. It's a name that feels both grounding and transcendent, carrying the comfort of knowing he is never truly alone. You imagine it as a gentle assurance he will carry throughout his life, a name you’ll write with a full heart.

What It Means

From the Hebrew name *Immanu'el*, meaning 'God is with us'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Emanuel Swedenborg

    Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian.

  • Emanuel Ginóbili

    Argentine-Italian retired professional basketball player.

Personality Traits

SpiritualCompassionateProtectiveWise

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#1,386 in 2007

Total Births

54,321

First Recorded

1880

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