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Ammanuel

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-MAN-yoo-el /əˈmæn.ju.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: The Ethiopian/Amharic form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us.' A cherished name in Ethiopian Christian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A cherished name: Ammanuel, the Ethiopian Emmanuel, means 'God is with us' (said 'uh-MAN-yoo-el'). Warm and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Amharic
MeaningThe Ethiopian/Amharic form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us.' A cherished name in Ethiopian Christian tradition.
U.S. rank (2021)#10870 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019952021

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

Ammanuel is the Ethiopian and Amharic form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us.' It carries deep meaning in Ethiopian Christian tradition -- rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-MAN-yoo-el').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian-heritage families. Rare, warm, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Ammanuel is the Ethiopian/Amharic form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew for 'God is with us' -- a beloved name in Ethiopian Christian tradition (said 'uh-MAN-yoo-el').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Ammanuel — Ethiopian/Amharic Emmanuel; Hebrew 'God is with us'

Variations

EmmanuelImmanuelAmanuel

Nicknames

AmmanManny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ammanuel mean?

Ammanuel is the Ethiopian/Amharic form of Emmanuel, Hebrew for 'God is with us.'

How do you pronounce Ammanuel?

It's said uh-MAN-yoo-el /əˈmæn.ju.ɛl/ -- four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ammanuel a boy or girl name?

Ammanuel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ammanuel?

Ammanuel is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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