Miguel

Miguel Meaning & Origin

About Miguel
The name Miguel is of Hebrew origin and means "who is like God?" It is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which combines the words "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God." Miguel is a name that reflects a strong connection to spirituality and a belief in the divine. It is often associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and a deep sense of faith.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Miguel are male.

Miguel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 G EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/mɪˈgɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Miguel in Braille

Here's how to represent Miguel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Miguel in braille

How to Spell the Name Miguel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Miguel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Miguel in sign language

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