Migue

Migue is a common informal diminutive of the given name Miguel in Spanish-speaking communities. It functions as a familiar or affectionate form, similar to calling someone "Migue" as opposed to the formal "Miguel." The name Miguel itself is the Spanish form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" The diminutive Migue reflects Spanish-language patterns of shortening names by truncating syllables and adding vowels to ease pronunciation.

Usage and variants: In Spain and Latin America, Migue is widely used among friends, teammates, and family. It may appear in sports, music, and media as a nickname for someone named Miguel. In formal writing or official identification, the person is typically listed as Miguel; Migue is restricted to casual contexts. Variants include Miki or Migui in some regions, though these are distinct nicknames and not universal.

Notable people: The nickname Migue is used by various people with the given name Miguel, especially in public or fan circles, but there is no single internationally recognized figure known primarily by this nickname. It serves as a generic descriptor rather than a unique identifier.

See also: Miguel; Michael (given name).