Emmanul Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-MAN-yool /ɛˈmæn.juːl/
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: God is with us; Latin: Emmanuel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Emmanuel derives from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanuel), which translates to "God is with us." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, where it is associated with a prophetic sign of hope and divine presence. The term was later adopted into Greek as Ἐμμανουήλ (Emmanouēl) in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, and subsequently entered Latin as Emmanuel, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English during the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Emmanuel has been significant in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with the prophecy of the Messiah. It is notably referenced in the Gospel of Matthew, where it is linked to the birth of Jesus Christ, thus solidifying its importance in Christian theology.
The name has been borne by various saints and has appeared in numerous religious texts and liturgical contexts throughout the centuries, reinforcing its enduring presence in Christian tradition. Culturally, Emmanuel symbolizes hope, divine presence, and reassurance, making it a name of considerable resonance in religious communities.
Its use in hymns, prayers, and religious ceremonies has contributed to its lasting significance. Additionally, the name has various diminutive forms, such as Manny, which have emerged in different cultures, though Emmanuel itself remains the most recognized form.
The name's historical and theological roots have ensured its continued relevance across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmanul was first seen in the United States in 1988.
Emmanul has ranked as high as #1160 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Emmanul has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Emmanul is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Emmanul was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Emmanul
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Emmanul.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |