Michael

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"Who is like God?", "Gift from God"
Scripts(How to write)
Μιχαήλ(Ancient Greek)
מִיכָאֵל(Ancient Hebrew)
מיכאל (Hebrew)
Pronunciation
MEE-ka-ehl(Swedish)
MEE-kah-ehl(Norwegian)
MEE-kal(Danish)
MI-kha-ehl(German, Czech)
MIE-kəl (English), mi-KHAWL (Hebrew), mee-kah-EL (Spanish)
MIE-kəl(English)
mee-KA-ehl(Latin)
Popularity
Michael is a very popular name worldwide, with its highest usage in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It consistently ranks in the top 10 baby names in these countries.

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Cartoon of Michael

Michael Name meanings & History

"Who is like God?", "Gift from God". The name Michael is primarily used for baby boys. It can be used as a first or middle name and is commonly found in many European, American, and Middle Eastern cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Michael: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Michael:

M: Maternal,Memory,Manipulative,Mommy,Mushy,Memorabilia,Mother

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

C: Clever,Choice,Curious,Candid,Chatty,Copycat,Cute

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hyper

A: Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment

L: Liaison,Lover,Lovely,Legal,Luscious,Languid,Lazy

Michael is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Michael Jordan (basketball player), Michael Jackson (pop singer), Michael Phelps (Olympic swimmer), Michael Caine (actor), Michael Fassbender (actor), Michael Douglas (actor), Michael Bublé (singer)

2.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A derivative of the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by the archangel closest to God, the one responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. Considered the leader of the heavenly host, Michael is regarded as the patron of soldiers. The name, one of the most successful of the biblical names, is in popular use in Ireland. Micheal and Micheal are Gaelic forms. (MI-KL)


3.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derivative of the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by the archangel closest to God, the one responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. Considered the leader of the heavenly host, Michael is regarded as the patron of soldiers. The name, one of the most successful of the biblical names, has cognates in many languages and is in popular use throughout Europe and abroad. Short: Mick, Mike. Pet: Micky, Mikey. (M-KL)


4.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: Derivative of the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). King Michael (b. 1921) was Romania’s last king. He ruled from 1940 to 1947 before the downfall of the monarchy. Mihai and Mihail are common Romanian cognates of Michael. (MEE-KEHL)


5.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the seven archangels. He is the one closest to God and is responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. Var: Michaell, Michail. Short: Mike. Pet: Micky, Mikey. (MI-KL)


6.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Hebrew name derived from mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne by the archangel assigned to the astrological sign of Leo. (MIKL)


7.) Michael (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) spiritual patron of soldiers

Other Forms: Mical, Michaelle, Mickey, Mikael, Mike, Mikey, Mikiee, Miko


8.) Michael (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Who is like God?

Other Forms: Micael, Micel, Michel, Michul, Mikal, Mikael, Mikail, Mikhail


9.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Derivative of the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by the archangel closest to God, the one responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. Considered the leader of the heavenly host, Michael is regarded as the patron of soldiers. The name, one of the most successful of the biblical names, has cognates in many languages and is in popular use throughout Europe and abroad. Meical and Mihangel are Welsh forms of the name. Short: Mike. (MI-KL)


10.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: A derivative of the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by the archangel closest to God, the one responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. Considered the leader of the heavenly host, Michael is regarded as the patron of soldiers. Var: Michel. Short: Micha. (ME-SHY-EEL)


11.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne by one of the archangels, the one closest to God who has the responsibility of carrying out God’s judgments. Michael is regarded as the leader of the heavenly host. Var: Michel, Mikel, Mychal. Short: Mica, Micah, Micha, Mikka. Pet: Micky, Miky. (MI-KAY-EL)


12.) Michael (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) who is like God? See also Micah,Miguel,Mika,Miles.

Other Forms: Machael, Machas, Maikal, Makael, Makal, Makel, Makell, Makis, Meikil, Meikyl, Mekil, Mekyl, Mhichael, Micahel, Mical, Michaele, Michaell, Michalel, Michau, Michelet, Michiel, Micho, Michoel, Miekil, Miekyl, Mihail, Mihalje, Mihkel, Mikaele


13.) Michael (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) who is like God?

Other Forms: Michaelann, Michaell, Michaelle, Michaelyn


14.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by several characters. It is most famously that of one of the archangels, the one closest to God, who has the responsibility of carrying out God’s judgments. Michael is regarded as the leader of the heavenly host and is the patron saint of soldiers. (DAN. 10, REV. 12) (MIKL, MI-KAY-EL)


15.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by the archangel closest to God, the one responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. He is regarded as the patron of the Christian warrior. The name has been borne by many saints and is popular throughout Europe. Cognate: Mikkel (Danish, Norwegian); Michiel (Dutch); Mikael, Mikel (Swedish). Pet: Micheltje (Dutch); Mikas (Swedish). (MI-KL, MIH-KL, MEE-CHEL)


16.) MICHAEL (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, Michael is derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by the archangel closest to God, who is responsible for carrying out God’s judgments. Considered the leader of the heavenly host, Michael is regarded as the patron saint of soldiers. Micheil is the Gaelic form. Short: Mick, Mike. Pet: Micky, Mikey. (Ml-KL)


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