Gebre-Emanuel
ገብረ ኤማኑኤል
/ ge-BREH eh-MAN-yoo-EL /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
Servant of God, God is with us
Servant of God, God is with us
Etymology
Combination of ‘Gebre’ (servant) and ‘Emanuel’ (God is with us).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic
Cultural context
Common in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition, emphasizing devotion and divine presence.
Symbolism
Represents devotion and the belief in God’s presence and guidance.
Religious reference
Reference to God with 'Emanuel' meaning 'God is with us'