"They will call him Immanuel — which means God with us."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Immanuel Meaning in the Bible
Immanuel
boy
Immanuel means "God is with us", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Immanuel appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 1:23 is the passage most often tied to it. The assurance that God does not watch from afar but dwells among His people.
Is Immanuel in the Bible?
Yes — Immanuel appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 1:23.
Pronunciation:/ih-MAN-yoo-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod is with us
What does Immanuel mean?
Immanuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us". The prophetic name given by Isaiah, fulfilled in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
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What does Immanuel mean in the Bible?
Immanuel means "God is with us" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The prophetic name given by Isaiah, fulfilled in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
Where does Immanuel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Immanuel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 1:23. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Immanuel?
Immanuel is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Immanuel?
The assurance that God does not watch from afar but dwells among His people.
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What names are related to Immanuel?
Names like Immanuel
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "God is with us" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Immanuel
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Immanuel & Eliana
Moriah
girl
"Chosen by the LORD"
Immanuel & Moriah
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Immanuel & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Immanuel & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Immanuel & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Immanuel & Amaris
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Immanuel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Immanuel appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 1:23.
Immanuel means "God is with us." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Matthew 1:23, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Immanuel comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "God is with us." It appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 1:23.
Common questions about the name Immanuel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Immanuel?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Immanuel?
You can read every verse where Immanuel appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.