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Amanuel

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How to Pronounce Amanuel

Pronounced ah-MAH-noo-el /ɑˈmɑ.nu.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: The Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is with us: Amanuel is the Ethiopian Emmanuel — 'God is with us'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'ah-MAH-noo-el').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Amharic
MeaningThe Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us'
U.S. rank (2024)#6461 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 640

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amanuel is the Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Emmanuel — from the Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' (a name given to the Messiah in Isaiah). A lyrical, biblical name across Ethiopia and Eritrea (said 'ah-MAH-noo-el'; nickname Amani).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and Eritrean families. Rare, God-is-with-us at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Emmanuel means 'God is with us' (Hebrew Immanuel) — Amanuel is its Ethiopian (Amharic) form, lyrical and biblical (said 'ah-MAH-noo-el').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Emmanuel — root etymology

Variations

EmmanuelEmanuelAmanuael

Nicknames

Amani

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Emmanuel— the standard form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amanuel mean?

Amanuel is the Ethiopian Emmanuel — Hebrew 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Amanuel?

It's said ah-MAH-noo-el /ɑˈmɑ.nu.ɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amanuel a boy or girl name?

Amanuel is a boy's name.

How popular is Amanuel?

Amanuel is a rare name in the U.S.

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