Massiel

The girl's name Massiel has Spanish roots and is primarily common in the Latin American region. Its direct translation is 'the one who came from the stars' or alternatively 'the one who came from heaven.'

What does the name Massiel mean?

Massiel is a female first name of Spanish origin, predominantly found in Latin American countries. It can be directly translated as 'the one who came from the stars' or 'the one who came from heaven.' The name has its origins in the expression María del Cielo, which is used in the Spanish-speaking world and is derived from the Old Spanish word cielo, which means 'the sky.' Thus, the name is connected to the widely used name Maria.

Where does the name Massiel come from?

The etymology of Massiel is Old Spanish and means 'the one who came from the stars.' It is composed of the name María del Cielo, where cielo stands for 'the sky' in Old Spanish. The name is prevalent in Latin American languages.

How do you pronounce Massiel?

Massiel is pronounced approximately as 'Mäsi-el.'

Popularity

In Germany, Massiel is a rather rare name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,816th place. Over the last ten years, Massiel has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Famous people

• Maria de los Angeles Santamaria Espinosa (Massiel is the stage name of the singer - winner of the Grand Prix 1969)
• Massiel Indira Taveras Henriquez (Dominican designer)