Manolis

/mænˈoʊlis/ noun

Definition

A Greek male given name, common in Crete and throughout Greece.

Etymology

From Greek 'Emmanouēl,' ultimately derived from Hebrew 'Immanuel' meaning 'God is with us,' shortened to the familiar form 'Manolis' in Greek usage.

Kelly Says

In Greek culture, Manolis carries weight—it's the traditional name of heroes and resistance fighters, so naming a child Manolis connects them to courage and Greek independence history!

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