Manel
Catalan · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Manel
Manel is a Catalan diminutive or short form of Manuel, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning "God is with us." The name is primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions of Spain (Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands) and has historical roots in Christian tradition, as Manuel itself became widespread through religious usage in Mediterranean Catholic cultures.
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Etymology
Manel is a Catalan diminutive or short form of Manuel, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning "God is with us." The name is primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions of Spain (Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands) and has historical roots in Christian tradition, as Manuel itself became widespread through religious usage in Mediterranean Catholic cultures.
Manel currently ranks #5,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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