What Does the Name Miguel Mean
The name Miguel comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Miguel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Miguel Name Meaning
Spanish, PortugueseSpanish and Portuguese form of MICHAEL. A notable bearer of this name was Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616), the Spanish novelist and poet who wrote 'Don Quixote'.
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