Emanuel: meaning of the Hebrew name
עִמָּנוּאֵל
Pronounced ee-mah-noo-EL
Meaning of Emanuel
Emanuel is immanu el, "God is with us". The name was given in the prophecy of Isaiah as a sign of hope and promise.
Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: behold, the young woman shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
לָכֵן יִתֵּן אֲדֹנָי הוּא לָכֶם אוֹת הִנֵּה הָעַלְמָה הָרָה וְיֹלֶדֶת בֵּן וְקָרָאת שְׁמוֹ עִמָּנוּ אֵל׃
Emanuel in Hebrew
Emanuel is written עמנואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִמָּנוּאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- מMem
- נNun
- וVav
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 197 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is with us
- Pronunciationee-mah-noo-EL
- Hebrewעמנואל
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Emanuel ranked #65 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (274 babies).
In 2024, Emanuel ranked #78 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (220 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | 274 | 78 | 220 |
| 2023 | 71 | 250 | 92 | 179 |
| 2022 | 86 | 211 | 107 | 160 |
| 2021 | 79 | 233 | 104 | 175 |
| 2020 | 82 | 202 | 104 | 164 |
| 2019 | 102 | 156 | 121 | 148 |
| 2018 | 106 | 166 | 124 | 137 |
| 2017 | 116 | 136 | 148 | 112 |
| 2016 | 123 | 119 | - | - |
| 2015 | 127 | 106 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Emanuel
What does the name Emanuel mean?
Emanuel is immanu el, "God is with us". The name was given in the prophecy of Isaiah as a sign of hope and promise.
How do you pronounce Emanuel?
Emanuel is pronounced ee-mah-noo-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Emanuel in Hebrew?
Emanuel is written עמנואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִמָּנוּאֵל).
Is Emanuel a biblical name?
Yes. Emanuel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 7:14.
How popular is the name Emanuel in Israel?
In 2024, Emanuel ranked #65 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (274 babies). In 2024, Emanuel ranked #78 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (220 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Emanuel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עמנואל adds up to 197 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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