Misael
Misael is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “Who is what God is?”.
| Meaning | Who is what God is? |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mee-sah-EL |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Misael
Misael is the Spanish form of Mishael, a Hebrew name usually explained as 'Who is what God is?', a question implying that no one compares with God. In the Book of Daniel, Mishael is one of Daniel's three companions taken to Babylon, where he is renamed Meshach; with Hananiah and Azariah he survives the fiery furnace. The name is popular among Spanish-speaking Christian families.
Is Misael a Christian name?
Misael is a biblical name: Mishael, called Meshach, is one of the three young men saved from the furnace in Daniel 3.
How popular is Misael?
Fairly common in Mexico and Central America.
Gifts with the name Misael
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Spellings and variants of Misael
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Misael mean?
Misael means 'Who is what God is?'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Misael a Christian name?
Misael is a biblical name: Mishael, called Meshach, is one of the three young men saved from the furnace in Daniel 3.
How do you pronounce Misael?
Misael is pronounced mee-sah-EL.
Is Misael a boy or girl name?
Misael is usually a boy name.