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Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: God is with us

Manoel is a masculine name of Portuguese and Galician origins with Hebrew and Spanish connections. A variant of the name Emmanuel, it translates to “God is with us.” This can make for a great choice if you plan on sharing your faith with baby. In the Christian religion, Emmanuel is considered a symbolic name that predicts the birth of the Messiah. For a name that can remind baby that they’re destined for greatness in their future, Manoel can make for a great choice.