Miguel
[miˈɡel]Meaning
Spanish, Portuguese and Galician form of Michael
Background Story
Miguel is the Spanish, Portuguese and Galician form of the Hebrew name Michael. It is also used in Cebuano, where it comes from the Spanish form. In English it was borrowed from both the Spanish and the Portuguese.
Variations
Miguelo, Mikey, Michael
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Form of Daniel in various languages
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Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles
Chucho
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Daniel
From the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge"