Manos (name)

Manos is a given name and surname of Greek origin.

As a given name, Manos is typically a masculine name and is a diminutive form of Emmanuel (Greek: Εμμανουήλ). Emmanuel itself derives from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל‎ (ʻĪmmānūʼēl) meaning "God is with us". Manos is therefore often used as a nickname or informal version of Emmanuel.

As a surname, Manos may originate from a patronymic derivation, meaning "son of Manos" or a related ancestor named Manos. Alternatively, surnames can arise from a variety of sources, including occupations, locations, or nicknames, although the patronymic origin is the most likely explanation in the context of a Greek surname.

The name is primarily found in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. Variations in spelling and pronunciation may exist depending on regional dialects and transliteration practices.