Standard spelling
曼努埃尔
Màn nǔ āi ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Manuel.
- 曼
- graceful, gentle
- 努
- to strive; a common name sound
- 埃
- a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
Common, readable, and recognised as Manuel.
Manuel in Chinese
In Chinese, Manuel is written 曼努埃尔 (Màn nǔ āi ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 茂诺 (Mào nuò): a Chinese-style name meaning flourishing, a promise kept.
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曼努埃尔
Màn nǔ āi ěr
Manuel
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
茂诺
Mào nuò
A Chinese-style name meaning flourishing, a promise kept.
- 茂
- flourishing
- 诺
- promise
Sounds like the “Ma-nu-” of Manuel and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
诺
Nuò
A single character meaning a promise kept.
- 诺
- promise
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Manuel comes from.
Manuel is a short form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew for “God is with us”.
Famous Manuels in Chinese
- Manuel Neuergoalkeeper曼努埃尔·诺伊尔
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What does the name Manuel mean?
Manuel is a short form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew for “God is with us”.
How do you say Manuel in Chinese?
Manuel is written 曼努埃尔 and pronounced Màn nǔ āi ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Manuel.
What does 茂诺 mean?
茂诺 (Mào nuò) is a Chinese-style name for Manuel: a Chinese-style name meaning flourishing, a promise kept. 茂 means “flourishing”, 诺 means “promise”.
Which version of Manuel is best for a tattoo?
曼努埃尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 茂诺 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.