
Manuela is a baby girl’s name of Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, and German origin. Manuela comes from the Hebrew name Emmanuel and means “God is with us”. Manuela is a vintage favorite that was popular in the first half of the 20th century.
Meaning of the name Manuela:
Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, German: God is with us
Origin of the name Manuela:
Manuela is a baby girl’s name of Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, and German origin. Manuela means “God is with us” and derives from the Hebrew name Emmanuel.
Symbolism of the name Manuela:
Manuela derives from the Hebrew name Emmanuel which is a prayer that is also often used in religious hymns and songs.
Style of the name Manuela:
traditional
Gender of the name Manuela:
Manuela is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Manuela:
ma-NWEH-la (Spanish, German), ma-noo-EH-la (Italian)
Number of syllables in the name Manuela:
three or four, depending on pronunciation
Emotion evoked from the name Manuela:
Manuela evokes feelings of wisdom and loyalty.
Alternative spellings for the name Manuela:
Manoela, Mawela, Manwehla
Nicknames for the name Manuela:
- Manny
- Manola
- Manuelita
- Manu
- Nela
- Nellie
- Lala
- Mana
Popularity of the name Manuela:
According to the Social Security Administration, Manuela is a popular baby girl’s name. Manuela was in the top 1000 baby names for the first half of the 20th century, from 1900 to 1953. It peaked at #486 in 1920.
Related names for the name Manuela:
Great middle names for the name Manuela and their meanings:
- Julissa (youthful, sky father)
- Francine (from France, free man)
- Philomena (lover of strength)
- Jacinta (hyacinth)
- Giovanna (God is gracious)
- Luciana (light)
- Valentine (strength, health)
- Saffron (saffron, the spice)
Famous people with the name Manuela:
- Manuela Martelli (Chilean actress)
- Manuela Schultealbert (German footballer)
- Manuela Di Centa (Italian Olympic skier)
- Manuela Schlager (German singer)
- Manuela Arbeláez (Colombian-American model and actress)
Manuela in popular culture:
- Manuela Hidalgo (video game, “Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles”)
- Manuela “Manny” Santos (television, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”)
- Manuela Hunt (film, “Stowaway Girl”)
- Manuela (literature, “The Child Manuela” by Christa Winsloe)
- Manuela (film, “Hustlers”)