Milagros

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Milagros is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Miracles”.

MeaningMiracles
GenderGirl
OriginSpanish
Pronunciationmee-LAH-grohs
TraditionChristian
Used inPeru, Argentina, Philippines, Spain

Meaning and origin of Milagros

Milagros is Spanish for 'miracles' and comes from the Marian title Nuestra Señora de los Milagros, 'Our Lady of Miracles'. Like Mercedes and Dolores, it is a short form of a longer devotional name, María de los Milagros. Many shrines across Spain and Latin America carry the title. The name is especially common in Peru and Argentina, where it is often shortened to Mili.

Is Milagros a Christian name?

Milagros is a devotional Catholic name honouring the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Miracles, venerated at numerous shrines in the Spanish-speaking world.

How popular is Milagros?

Well used in Peru and Argentina and familiar in other Spanish-speaking countries.

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Spellings and variants of Milagros

MilagroMilaMili

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Milagros mean?

Milagros means 'Miracles'. It is of Spanish origin.

Is Milagros a Christian name?

Milagros is a devotional Catholic name honouring the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Miracles, venerated at numerous shrines in the Spanish-speaking world.

How do you pronounce Milagros?

Milagros is pronounced mee-LAH-grohs.

Is Milagros a boy or girl name?

Milagros is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.