Émanuel

Émanuel is a French male given name and surname. As a given name, it is an ornamental form of Emmanuel, a Hebrew name meaning "God is with us" or "God with us". The name is composed of two Hebrew words: "El" meaning God and "Emmanu" meaning with us. The name Emmanuel is said to have originated in the New Testament, where it is used to refer to Jesus Christ.

As a surname, Émanuel is of French origin. It is derived from the given name Emmanuel and was initially used to identify someone who bore the name or was associated with it in some way. In French, the surname Émanuel typically follows the patronymic tradition, where a person is identified by their father's name, and then their own name follows.

Historical records show that the name Émanuel has been present in France since the Middle Ages. During this time, it was particularly common among the nobility and clergy. In modern times, the name Émanuel has become less common in France, but it can still be found in various regions, particularly in the north.

The name Émanuel has also been adopted in other languages, including Spanish (Emmanuel) and Portuguese (Emmanuel). In some cultures, the name is associated with positive qualities, such as faith and devotion. In other cultures, the name is seen as more generic and lacks strong connotations.