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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 I Komnenos (1143-1180)

Byzantine Emperor

  • Reorganized the Byzantine army and administration
  • Repelled several attacks from Muslim forces

Manuel II Palaiologos (1350-1425)

Byzantine Emperor

  • Led the Byzantine Empire during a period of significant decline
  • Negotiated with Western powers for aid against the Ottoman Turks

Manuel Noriega (1934-2017)

Military dictator of Panama

  • Rose to power through a coup in 1983

Manuel Puig (1932-1990)

Argentine novelist and screenwriter

  • Known for his novels 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and 'Heartbreak Tango'
  • His works explored themes of sexuality, social class, and political oppression