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Name Origin

Manuela is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is a diminutive form of Manuel, which means 'God is with us' in Hebrew.

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Famous People

Manuela Carmena Castrillo (1943-)

Lawyer and politician

  • Mayor of Madrid (2015-2019)
  • Known for her progressive policies and transparency

Manuela Sáenz (1797-1856)

Liberator and revolutionary

  • Lover and collaborator of Simón Bolívar
  • Key figure in the independence movements of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia

Manuela Escobar (1987-)

Daughter of Pablo Escobar

  • Subject of documentaries and media attention due to her father's notoriety as a drug lord.