Manoel

Manoel is a masculine given name of Portuguese origin, a variant of Manuel. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning "God with us." In Portuguese-speaking countries, Manoel is used as a full given name and appears in historical records and family lines. While Manuel is the more common modern spelling, Manoel persists in some regions and older generations, and it occasionally appears as part of compound names or familial surnames.

Notable bearer: Manoel de Oliveira (1908–2015), Portuguese film director whose long career spanned nearly seven decades and who is widely regarded as a major figure in world cinema.

Toponymy: Manoel Island, an island in the Msida Creek, Malta, is named in association with Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena, who ordered the construction of Fort Manoel on the island. Fort Manoel and Manoel Island are notable landmarks in the Maltese capital region.

See also: Manuel (name), Emanuel.