Find out how popular the first name Migelangel has been for the last 6 years (from 1999 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Migelangel by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Migelangel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Migelangel.

The history of the first name Migelangel

The given name Migelangel appears to be a combination of the Spanish names Miguel and Angel. Miguel is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?". The name Angel comes directly from the Greek word angelos, meaning "messenger" or "envoy".

This name likely originated in Spanish-speaking regions during the late Middle Ages or Renaissance period, when there was a strong influence of Catholicism and veneration of angels and archangels. The combination of Miguel and Angel could have been a way to honor both the Archangel Michael and the concept of heavenly messengers.

One of the earliest known references to the name Migelangel can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Spanish mystic and poet, San Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591). He used the name in his allegorical poem "Cántico Espiritual" (Spiritual Canticle) as a symbolic representation of the human soul's journey towards union with God.

In the 17th century, the name Migelangel gained popularity among Spanish nobility and aristocracy. A notable example is Don Migelangel de Guzmán y Zúñiga (1619-1668), a Spanish diplomat and ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of King Philip IV.

Another prominent figure with this name was Migelangel Blasco (1735-1805), a Spanish painter and engraver from Valencia. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, Migelangel Garibay (1807-1861) was a renowned Mexican historian, linguist, and writer. He made significant contributions to the study of pre-Columbian cultures and languages, particularly those of the Nahuatl people.

Migelangel Asturias (1899-1974) was a Guatemalan novelist, poet, and diplomat who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967. His works, such as "El Señor Presidente" (The President), explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of indigenous peoples in Latin America.

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