Manvel is the Armenian form of the name Emmanuel, which itself derives from the Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel) meaning "God is with us". This name originates from the roots ʿim ("with") and ʾel ("God"). In the Old Testament, the name was foretold for the Messiah in the book of Isaiah (7:14), where it appears as a sign of divine presence. Over time, various forms of Emmanuel spread across Christian cultures, adapting to local languages. In Armenia, the name was adopted as Manvel, following Armenian phonetic patterns that simplify consonant clusters and modify endings to fit the structure of the Armenian language. The name Manvel is almost exclusively used within the Armenian diaspora and in Armenia itself. While its root name Emmanuel has been popular in many European countries such as Spain (as Manuel), Portugal (Manoel), and France (as Emmanuȩl), Manvel remains a distinctly Armenian variant. It carries strong religious connotations due to its biblical origin, and it is often chosen by families who wish to affirm their faith.