What Does the Name Manuel Mean
The name Manuel comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Manuel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Manuel Name Meaning
Spanish, Portuguese, German, English, Italian, French, Romanian, Late Greek (Latinized)Spanish and Portuguese form of EMMANUEL. In the spelling Μανουηλ (Manouel) it was also used in the Byzantine Empire, notably by...
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What does the name Manuel mean?
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