Michelle

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Michelle means "who is like God" or "gift from God".
Pronunciation
MEE-SHEHL(French)
The name Michelle is pronounced mɪʃˈɛl in English.
mi-SHEHL(English)
Popularity
Michelle is a popular name in many countries around the world. It was ranked at number 199 in the list of most popular names for baby girls in the United States in 2020.

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Michelle Name meanings & History

The name Michelle means "who is like God" or "gift from God". French feminine form of Michel. It has been common in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century. A famous bearer is the former American first lady Michelle Obama (1964-). Michelle is a popular name for baby girls, often chosen because of its meaning and the association with the archangel Michael. It is a versatile name that works in many different cultures and settings.

Zodiac Sign of Michelle: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Michelle:

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

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

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

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

Michelle is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some of the famous people named Michelle include Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, actress Michelle Pfeiffer, and singer Michelle Branch.

2.) MICHELLE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: French feminine form of Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). Michelle is in popular use throughout the English-speaking world. Short: Chelle, Shell. (MIH-SHEL)


3.) MICHELLE (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Michelle is a feminine form of Michael, a name derived from the Hebrew mîkhâ’el (who is like God?). Var: Michele. (MIH-SHEL)


4.) Michelle (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Who is like God?

Other Forms: Michele, Mishelle


5.) MICHELLE (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the French, Michelle is a feminine form of Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew mikha’el (who is like God?). (MIH-SHEL)


6.) Michelle (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) who is like God? See also Shelley.

Other Forms: Machealle, Machele, Machell, Machella, Machelle, Meichelle, Meschell, Meshell, Meshelle, Michaelle, Michéle, Michella, Michellah, Michellyn, Mischel, Mischelle, Mishael, Mishaela, Mishayla, Mishel, Mishele, Mishell, Mishella, Mishellah, Mishelle, Mitchele, Mitchelle, Mychel, Mychele, Mychell, Mychella, Mychelle, Myshel, Myshele, Myshell, Myshella, Myshellah, Myshelle


7.) MICHELLE (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Feminine form of the French Michel, a cognate of Michael (who is like God?). See MICHAEL (Male Names). Var: Mechelle, Me’shell, Michele, Michella, Mischelle, Mishelle. Short: Chelle, Shell, Shelle. Pet: Missy, Shelly. (MIH-SHEL)


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