Origin and Meaning of Manual

Of the hand or by hand

Origin: Spanish - Derived from the Latin name 'Manualis', which comes from 'manus', meaning 'hand'.

• Manual is often used as a masculine name in Spanish-speaking countries, reflecting its roots in both Latin and Spanish culture.
• The name Manual may also reference the concept of doing things manually or by hand, emphasizing craftsmanship and skill.
• Notable people with the name include Manuel Uribe, a Mexican man once recognized as one of the heaviest people in the world, and Manuel Pellegrini, a Chilean football manager.
• In recent years, the popularity of the name Manual has varied greatly, remaining consistently popular in Spanish-speaking nations while declining in non-Spanish contexts.
• Variations of the name include Manuelito (a diminutive form) and Emmanual, which is influenced by Hebrew and can be seen as a related name.