Nahuel () is a male given name of

Mapuche The Mapuche ( (Mapuche & Spanish: )) are a group of indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina, including parts of Patagonia. The collective term refers to a wide-ranging ethnicity composed of various groups who sha ...

origin, ''nawel'' meaning

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. It is used in

Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, th ...

Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a ...

and

Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering ...

. It is also used in

Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ...

by descendants of people from those countries.

Notable people named Nahuel

Matías Nahuel Matías Nahuel Leiva Esquivel (born 22 November 1996), known as Nahuel, is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Polish club Śląsk Wrocław. Born in Argentina, he has represented Spain at youth levels. Club career Vill ...

(1996–), Argentine-Spanish professional footballer * Nahuel Arroyo (1995–),

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Cana ...

professional footballer * Nahuel Bustos (1998–), Argentine professional footballer * Nahuel Donadell (1991–), Argentine- Chilean professional footballer * Nahuel Ferraresi (1998–), Argentine-

Venezuelan Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th ...

professional footballer * Nahuel Fioretto (1981–), Argentine professional

footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ...

Nahuel Guzmán Nahuel Ignacio Guzmán (born 10 February 1986) is an Argentine professional Association football, footballer who plays as Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for Liga MX club Tigres UANL. Club career Guzman made his professional debut ...

(1986–), Argentine professional footballer *

Nahuel Molina Nahuel Molina Lucero (born 6 April 1998) is an Argentine professional association football, footballer who plays as a right-back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national football team, Argentina national team. He was a member ...

(1998–), Argentine professional footballer *

Nahuel Moreno Nahuel Moreno (real name Hugo Miguel Bressano Capacete; April 24, 1924 – January 25, 1987) was a Trotskyist leader from Argentina. Moreno was active in the Trotskyist movement from 1942 until his death. Biography 1950s–1960s During the 1953� ...

(1924–1987),

Argentine Argentines (mistakenly translated Argentineans in the past; in Spanish (masculine) or (feminine)) are people identified with the country of Argentina. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Argentines, s ...

politician *

Nahuel Pérez Biscayart Nahuel Pérez Biscayart (, ; born 6 March 1986) is an Argentine actor. A polyglot, he is best known for his role in the French film ''BPM (Beats per Minute)'' (2017), which earned him a César and a Lumières Award. Early life Pérez Biscayar ...

(1986–), Argentine actor *

Nahuel Quiroga Mario Nahuel Quiroga (born 5 August 1991) is an Argentine professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Defender (association football), defender for Club Atlético Colegiales (Argentina), Colegiales. Career Quiroga started his ...

(1991–), Argentine professional footballer *

Nahuel Sachak Nahuel Sachak, known as Nahuel (born in Colonia Luz Bella in Guayaibí, San Pedro Department, Paraguay, San Pedro Department, Paraguay

(1991–), Spanish- Paraguayan

pop Pop or POP may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Pop music, a musical genre Artists * POP, a Japanese idol group now known as Gang Parade * Pop!, a UK pop group * Pop! featuring Angie Hart, an Australian band Albums * ''Pop'' (G ...

singer *

Nahuel Valentini Nahuel Valentini (born 16 November 1988) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a central defender for Italian club SPAL. Club career On 16 August 2018, he joined Serie B club Ascoli on a one-year contract with one-year extension option. On 9 ...

(1988–), Argentine professional footballer *

Nahuel Pennisi Nahuel Pennisi (born October 19, 1990) is an Argentine performing musician and songwriter. He has released three studio albums, won three Gardel Awards and received three Latin Grammy Award nominations. Early life Pennisi was born in October 19, ...

(1990-), Argentine singer

Fictional characters

*Nahuel, the main protagonist of the Chilean-Brazilian animated film '' Nahuel and the Magic Book''

References

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