Michael
MY-kul
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?
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Miguel
Boy · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Pronunciation
- mee-GEHL
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Very popular in Spain (2023)
Spanish form of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese
Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States
Alternate spellings
MichaelHebrew / English
English form.
Cultural associations
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Miguel de Cervantes
c. 1547–1616
Spanish writer, author of 'Don Quixote', a foundational work of Western literature.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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