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Misael

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Pronounced mee-sah-EL /ˌmiː.sɑːˈɛl/High

Meaning: Spanish/Portuguese form of Mishael, from the Hebrew Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל), meaning 'who is what God is' or 'who is like God'; a variant of Michael, from the same rhetorical question Mikha'el (who is like God?); biblical name of one of Daniel's companionsHigh

In 30 seconds: Misael is the Spanish-Latin form of the biblical Mishael, meaning 'who is like God' — the same profound question at the heart of the name Michael. Distinctive and deeply biblical, it has a melodic three-syllable beauty popular in Latin American communities.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningSpanish/Portuguese form of Mishael, from the Hebrew Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל), meaning 'who is what God is' or 'who is like God'; a variant of Michael, from the same rhetorical question Mikha'el (who is like God?); biblical name of one of Daniel's companions
U.S. rank (2025)#734 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births359 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,393

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619552025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Misael is the Spanish and Portuguese rendering of the Hebrew Mishael, a companion of the prophet Daniel in the Old Testament. The name is closely related to Michael through the same Hebrew rhetorical question Mikha'el (who is like God?). It has been used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities for centuries.

Misael has been consistently popular in Latin American countries and is growing in the United States among Hispanic American families. It offers the beloved Michael meaning in a distinctive three-syllable form that stands apart from the vastly more common Michael.

Did you know? In the Book of Daniel, Mishael was one of the three companions thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship his golden statue. Known in Babylon as Meshach, he emerged unharmed — a story of faith that gives the name Misael an extraordinary legacy of courage.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Misael — etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MichaelMishaelMisael

Nicknames

MisaMickEli

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If you like Misael…

Michael— the most common form of the same theological question name, sharing the 'who is like God' meaning
Rafael— fellow three-syllable Spanish biblical name with the same Latin American Catholic heritage
Ezequiel— shares the Spanish biblical name tradition and the same three-syllable rhythm in Latino communities
Nathaniel— parallel longer biblical name with a similar three-syllable flow and Hebrew roots

Frequently Asked

What does the name Misael mean?

Misael means 'who is like God,' from Hebrew Mishael, the same theological question as Michael. Mishael was a companion of Daniel who survived the fiery furnace.

How do you pronounce Misael?

Misael is pronounced mee-sah-EL /ˌmiː.sɑːˈɛl/ — three syllables with stress on the third.

Is Misael related to Michael?

Yes, Misael and Michael share the same Hebrew root — the rhetorical question 'who is like God?' Misael is the Spanish/Portuguese form of the biblical Mishael.

Where is Misael popular?

Misael is popular in Latin American countries and among Hispanic American communities in the United States.