Meaning and history
Emanuele is the Italian masculine form of Emmanuel. Emmanuel derives from Hebrew Immanu’el, meaning “God is with us.” The name appears in the Book of Isaiah and was interpreted in the Gospel of Matthew as a title associated with Jesus, giving it major Christian significance. Notable bearers include Italian filmmaker Emanuele Crialese and Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy. Manuele and Lele can serve as Italian familiar forms.
In 2024, 7 babies were recorded with the name Emanuele, ranking #9,894 among boys.