noun
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Emmanuel
ih-MAN-yoo-el
Emmanuel (noun) means 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. Example: “The carol begins 'O come, O come, Emmanuel'.”
noun
1
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'."
"Matthew quotes Isaiah and says the child will be called Emmanuel, God with us."
2
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."
How to use Emmanuel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hebrew name meaning 'God with us', used as a title for Jesus.
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O come, O come, Emmanuel
Emmanuel, God with us
the Emmanuel prophecy
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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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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.
What is the meaning of Emmanuel?
"Emmanuel" (noun) means 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.
