Manuelita

Manuelita is a Spanish feminine diminutive of Manuela, itself the feminine form of Manuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning God is with us. The name carries the warm, affectionate quality typical of Spanish diminutive forms and has been in use throughout the Spanish-speaking world for centuries. Manuela and Manuel trace their widespread adoption in Catholic cultures to the biblical phrase found in the Book of Isaiah and quoted in the Gospel of Matthew.