Manuela

Manuela is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Manuel, itself derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, composed of the elements el, meaning God, and the root of the verb amán, meaning to be with, giving the overall sense God is with us. The name carries strong biblical resonance through its association with the messianic prophecy in the Book of Isaiah. It spread widely across the Romance-language world and into German, Italian, French, and Romanian usage, reflecting the broad cultural influence of Iberian naming traditions. Related masculine and feminine forms include Manuel, Emmanuelle, and Immanuel.