Manael
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Manael
Manael is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "mana" (manna, divine sustenance) and "el" (God), meaning "gift from God" or "God's manna." The name combines biblical imagery of divine provision with a direct reference to the Almighty.
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Etymology
Manael is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "mana" (manna, divine sustenance) and "el" (God), meaning "gift from God" or "God's manna." The name combines biblical imagery of divine provision with a direct reference to the Almighty.
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with particular prevalence in Iberian Jewish communities during the medieval period and among Sephardic Jews. It appears in historical Jewish records and genealogies but remains relatively uncommon in modern usage.
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Manael currently ranks #1,476 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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