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Name Origin

Manuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is with us.' It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Immanuel.

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Famous People

Manuel António Noronha dos Santos (1943-)

Politician

  • Served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1985 to 1995
  • Led Portugal's transition to democracy and its entry into the European Union

Manuel Puig (1932-1990)

Writer

  • Authored the acclaimed novel 'Kiss of the Spider Woman', which was adapted into a successful film and Broadway play
  • Known for his exploration of themes of sexuality, identity, and political oppression in Argentina

Manuel Alcántara (1928-2016)

Poet

  • One of the most prominent poets in Spanish literature during the second half of the 20th century
  • Known for his rural themes and use of colloquial language

Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)

Composer

  • A key figure in the Spanish nationalist movement in music
  • Known for his operas such as 'La vida breve' and 'El retablo de Maese Pedro', and for works like 'Nights in the Gardens of Spain'