Emmanuelle
/ eh-mahn-WEHL /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
God is with us
God is with us
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, adopted into French as Emmanuelle, meaning ‘God is with us’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Lega-Kalanga
Cultural context
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly among Christian communities, Emmanuelle is a name that signifies divine presence and protection. It is often chosen to reflect the family’s faith and hope for God’s guidance in the child’s life.
Symbolism
The name Emmanuelle symbolises the enduring presence of God and the hope for divine guidance and protection throughout the child’s life.
Religious reference
Matthew 1:23 (Immanuel prophecy)
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