Emmanuelle

Emmanuelle is a feminine given name of French origin, the feminine form of Emmanuel, derived from the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning "God is with us." The name is used in French-speaking countries and in various other cultures.

In popular culture, Emmanuelle refers to a 1974 French-Italian erotic drama film directed by Just Jaeckin and starring Sylvia Kristel as the title character. The movie was adapted from the 1959 erotic novel Emmanuelle by Emmanuelle Arsan. It achieved international box-office success and spawned a long-running series of sequels and imitators, contributing to the visibility of erotic cinema in the era.

The name is also used broadly as a given name for women and is borne by several notable people, including French actress Emmanuelle Béart, Canadian-born actress Emmanuelle Chriqui, French actress Emmanuelle Seigner, and Canadian actress Emmanuelle Vaugier. The Emmanuelle name thus appears in both literary and film contexts, as well as in contemporary biographies.