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Miguel

Meaning: Who is like God?

About Miguel

Miguel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Its most-cited short meaning is “Who is like God?,” a sense that travels well across languages. Related spellings and variants include Michael. Indicative pronunciation: mee-GEL. Popular note: Spanish/Portuguese form. When considering Miguel, check how it sounds with a surname, everyday nicknames, and spelling confusion across countries.

Origin

Hebrew

Variants

Michael

Pronunciation

mee-GEL

Popularity note

Spanish/Portuguese form

FAQ — Miguel

What does the name Miguel mean?

Short meaning: Who is like God?. See the long description above for cultural context.

What is the origin of Miguel?

Most associated origin: Hebrew.

Are there variants of Miguel?

Related forms: Michael.