Find out how popular the first name Mirakel has been for the last 6 years (from 2016 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mirakel by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Mirakel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mirakel.

The history of the first name Mirakel

The given name Mirakel is of Germanic origin, derived from the Middle Low German word "mirākel," which means "miracle" or "wonder." It was initially used as a descriptive name, referring to a child born under extraordinary or miraculous circumstances.

The name Mirakel first appeared in written records during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th and 14th centuries. It was primarily used in areas where Middle Low German was spoken, such as northern Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia.

In the 16th century, the name Mirakel gained some popularity as a result of the Protestant Reformation. During this period, many parents chose names with religious connotations, and Mirakel, with its association with miracles and the divine, became a favored choice among Protestant families.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mirakel was Mirakel von Greifswald, a German noblewoman who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Mirakel Möller, a German Protestant pastor and theologian who lived from 1547 to 1610.

In the 17th century, a Dutch artist named Mirakel Metsu (1628-1667) gained recognition for his genre paintings depicting everyday life scenes. His works are now housed in various museums across Europe.

During the 18th century, Mirakel Thomsen (1703-1776) was a Danish clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts and sermons.

In more recent times, Mirakel Phokas (1905-1993) was a Greek artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. She was born in Constantinople (now Istanbul) and spent most of her artistic career in Greece and the United States.

While the name Mirakel is not as common today as it was in previous centuries, it remains a unique and intriguing choice, carrying with it a rich historical and linguistic heritage.

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