Jose Manuel
Spanish · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Jose Manuel
Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase," while Manuel comes from the Hebrew Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning "God is with us." The combination Jose Manuel is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America, reflecting the tradition of honoring both Saint Joseph and the theological significance of Emmanuel from Christian theology.
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Etymology
Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "God will increase," while Manuel comes from the Hebrew Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning "God is with us." The combination Jose Manuel is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America, reflecting the tradition of honoring both Saint Joseph and the theological significance of Emmanuel from Christian theology.
Jose Manuel currently ranks #94 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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