Emanuela

French, feminine variation of Emanuel
"God is with us"

Emanuela Origin and Meaning

The name Emanuela is a girl's name.

Emanuela is the feminine form of Emanuel, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel meaning 'God is with us.' This beautiful name carries significant religious heritage, appearing in biblical text as a prophetic name. Emanuela is more common in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian-speaking countries than in English-speaking regions. The name has a flowing, romantic quality with its five syllables and melodic ending. Emanuela offers the friendly nicknames Ema, Manu, Ela, or Nella. The name projects elegance and spiritual depth, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with both historical significance and feminine grace. Despite being less common in the United States, its international recognition gives it sophisticated cross-cultural appeal.

Famous People Named Emanuela

  • Emanuela Bellezza
    Italian,American singer
  • Emanuela Pacotto
    Italian voice actress
  • Emanuela de Paula
    Brazilian model
  • Emanuela Felici
    Sammarinese sport shooter
  • Emanuela Zardo
    Swiss tennis player