Rafael Nadal's second child with Mery named Miquel: Here's what the name means

Rafael Nadal, the tennis legend who has inspired many across the globe to join sports and achieve the impossible has moved on in life to bigger and better things after announcing his retirement in November 2024.

Recently, the athlete expanded his family of three to four by welcoming a second child with his wife Mery Perelló.Taking to X, Nadal made a post returning to social media and expressing gratitude for the wishes the couple received following the birth of their second child. He also added that during the time he enjoyed some matches at his academy which is hosting the Rafa Nadal Open."After a few weeks away from social media, I want to sincerely thank you for all the kind messages we’ve received following the birth of our second child.

This week I’ve had the chance to enjoy some matches at the @rnadalacademy, where we are once again hosting the Rafa Nadal Open by @movistar_es, a very special tournament on the @ATPChallenger for all of us. We look forward to seeing you this weekend in Manacor!," wrote the sports star in the post.

The couple 39 and 37, welcomed a baby boy at the Quirónsalud Palmaplanas Hospital in Palma. The baby has been named Miquel, here's what it means.

What does Miquel mean?

The name 'Miquel' is a deep-felt tribute to Mery's father Miquel Perelló Mas, who passed away in April 2023 after battling a prolonged illness, at the age of 63. The family is honouring his memory with the name in a personal and emotional way.With the arrival of Miquel, the family now includes two children, with the elder one being Rafael Junior who is 2 years old.The name also holds biblical significance, as per The Bump. Miquel is a Hebrew name meaning "who resembles God?" and as the Hebrew version of the Biblical name, Michael is the name of one of the archangels who signifies the triumph of good over evil.Thus, in both personal and biblical sense, the name is perfect for the tennis legend's son.