Emmanuel

/ɪˈmænjuəl/ noun

Definition

A given name for people, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'God is with us.'

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Immanuel' (עִמָּנוּאֵל) combining 'im' (with), 'anu' (us), and 'el' (God). Used historically in Christian contexts and appears in biblical texts, becoming a common given name across many cultures.

Kelly Says

Emmanuel carries one of the most profound names in Western religious tradition—it's often used as a title for Jesus in Christian theology, making it a name heavy with spiritual and historical weight that countless people have carried through centuries.

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