Emmanuel from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל ('Immanu'el) meaning "God is with us". This was the foretold name of the Messiah in the Old Testament. It has been used in England since the 16th century in the spellings Emmanuel and Immanuel, though it has not been widespread. The name has been more common in continental Europe, especially in Spain and Portugal (in the spellings Manuel and Manoel).
Biblical namesake: Immanuel, meaning 'God with us,' is a prophetic name mentioned in Isaiah and cited in Matthew as a title for Jesus, symbolizing God's presence with his people. (Isaiah · Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23)
Saintly namesake: Emmanuel Ruiz was a Spanish Franciscan missionary and martyr, canonized for his faith and courage. He is one of several saints named Emmanuel. (July 10 · 19th century)
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