Imanol

Meaning of Imanol

Imanol—pronounced ee-mah-NOHL—is a Basque twist on the timeless Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us,” and it glides off the tongue like a song carried on mountain breezes. Though rooted in ancient promise, Imanol bursts into the modern world with playful confidence, steadily climbing into the U.S. top 1,000 names in recent years. It brings to mind spirited Basque storytellers and soccer heroes charging down the pitch, each one a living testament to resilience and cultural pride. Choosing Imanol is like wrapping your son in a comforting melody that bridges heritage and hope, whispering to him always that he walks surrounded by love.