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Miguel
who is like God?
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Miguel
Miguel is the Iberian form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?', the name of the warrior archangel venerated in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. It's among the most widespread and stable boys' names in both Portugal and Brazil, where IBGE data has ranked it as the single most registered name for years. Its success comes from its powerful spiritual meaning combined with a strong, universal sound.
Variants around the world
How Miguel sounds in other languages.
MicheleMichaelMichelMihail
Famous people
- Miguel de Cervantes— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miguel mean?
The name Miguel means who is like God?.
What is the origin of the name Miguel?
Origin of Miguel: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Miguel?
International variants of Miguel: Michele, Michael, Michel, and Mihail.