Emmanuel

6 synonyms for Emmanuel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A Hebrew name meaning 'God with us', used in the Book of Isaiah as the name of a promised child and applied in the New Testament to Jesus; it is a common title for Christ, especially in Christmas hymns and readings.

Synonyms

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Christ

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Messiah Manuel Manny

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Immanuel Emanuel

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A Hebrew name meaning 'God with us', used in the Book of Isaiah as the name of a promised child and applied in the New Testament to Jesus; it is a common title for Christ, especially in Christmas hymns and readings.

“The carol begins 'O come, O come, Emmanuel'.”

Immanuel Christ Messiah

2. noun

A male given name, used widely in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and among Christian communities worldwide.

“Emmanuel joined the team from the Ivory Coast.”

Emanuel Manuel Manny

How to use Emmanuel

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O come, O come, Emmanuel Emmanuel, God with us the Emmanuel prophecy

Etymology

From Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל, 'immanu el', literally 'with us is God', from 'immanu' (with us) and 'el' (God), reaching English through Greek and Latin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Emmanuel and Immanuel?

They are the same name in different transliterations. 'Immanuel' follows the Hebrew of Isaiah and appears in many Old Testament translations, while 'Emmanuel' follows the Greek spelling used in Matthew's Gospel and is the usual form in hymns and as a given name.

Does Emmanuel mean Jesus?

It is not his given name but a title applied to him. Jesus, from Hebrew Yeshua, means 'the Lord saves'; Emmanuel describes what his coming signifies, that God is present with his people.

Is Emmanuel a boy's or girl's name?

It is traditionally male. The feminine forms are Emmanuelle in French and Emmanuela or Manuela in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

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