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Emmanuelle

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Pronounced ih-man-yoo-EL /ɪˌmæn.juˈɛl/High

Meaning: French feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'High

In 30 seconds: God is with us, gracefully feminine: Emmanuelle is the French feminine of Emmanuel — profound meaning, elegant French sound. Devout and chic.

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Origin HighHebrew, French

MeaningFrench feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'

U.S. rank (2025)#4802 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Emmanuelle is the French feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'. A name of deep scriptural meaning, it carries elegance and faith in flowing French form.

In the U.S. it appears in French and devout families. Rare, God-is-with-us at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Emmanuel — 'God is with us' — is a name of the Messiah in Scripture; Emmanuelle gives it a graceful French feminine form (actress Emmanuelle Béart bears it).

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Emmanuelle — root etymology

Variations

EmmanuelaEmanuelleManuela

Nicknames

EmmaElleManu

Famous Bearers

★Emmanuelle Béart (1963-)
French actress known for her roles in Manon des Sources and Mission: Impossible
★Emmanuelle Riva (1927-2017)
French actress nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Amour (2012)
★Emmanuelle Chriqui (1975-)
Canadian actress known for her role as Sloan McQuewick in the HBO series Entourage
★Emmanuelle Seigner (1966-)
French actress and singer, wife of Roman Polanski, known for Bitter Moon and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

If you like Emmanuelle…

Gabrielle— a fellow -elle archangel-rooted name

Manuela— the Spanish feminine form

Danielle— another devout -elle name

Arabelle— shares Emmanuelle's French roots

Abigaelle— another French name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmanuelle mean?

Emmanuelle is the French feminine of Emmanuel, Hebrew 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Emmanuelle?

It's said ih-man-yoo-EL /ɪˌmæn.juˈɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Emmanuelle a boy or girl name?

Emmanuelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Emmanuelle?

Emmanuelle is a rare name in the U.S.