Baby name
Manel
/MAH-nel/
Meaning
“God is with us”
From Hebrew Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us'. It may also have Arabic origins, meaning 'gift' or 'achievement'.
Vibe
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How it ages.
Manel has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Manel is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.