Miguel

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Miguel and Portuguese Miguel.

Proper noun

Miguel

1. A male given name.
2. A surname​.

Etymology

From Spanish Miguel, from Latin Michāēlem, accusative of Michāēl, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל‎ (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”).

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: mi‧guel

Proper noun

Miguel

1. a male given name
2. (biblical) Michael, an archangel associated with defending Israel in the tribulation

Etymology

From Latin Michāēlem, accusative of Michāēl, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל‎ (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /miˈɣɛl/

Proper noun

Miguel m

1. A male given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin.
2. A surname​.
3. (biblical) Michael (an archangel)

Etymology

From Latin Michāēlem, accusative of Michāēl, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל‎ (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”).

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /miˈɣɛɫ/
• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /miˈɡɛw/

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Proper noun

Miguel m

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Michael
2. (biblical) Michael (an archangel)

Etymology

From Latin Michāēlem, accusative of Michāēl, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל‎ (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /miˈɡel/, [miˈɣel]

Proper noun

Miguel (m)

1. A male given name, equivalent to English Michael.
2. (biblical) Michael.
3. A surname​.