Miguel
Miguel is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “Who is like God?”.
| Meaning | Who is like God? |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mee-GEL |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Miguel
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?', implying that no one is. In the Bible Michael is an archangel, appearing in the Book of Daniel and in Revelation as leader of the heavenly armies. The name has been a Spanish favourite for centuries. Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, is its most celebrated bearer.
Is Miguel a Christian name?
Miguel honours the Archangel Michael, revered in Christianity as protector against evil and also recognised in Jewish tradition. Michaelmas, his feast, falls on 29 September.
How popular is Miguel?
A classic, very common name across Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miguel mean?
Miguel means 'Who is like God?'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Miguel a Christian name?
Miguel honours the Archangel Michael, revered in Christianity as protector against evil and also recognised in Jewish tradition. Michaelmas, his feast, falls on 29 September.
How do you pronounce Miguel?
Miguel is pronounced mee-GEL.
Is Miguel a boy or girl name?
Miguel is usually a boy name.