Names Michiel

Michiel

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Dutch

Meaning

The name Michiel means "who is like God" or "God-like".

Pronunciation

Michiel is pronounced as "MIH-kheyl" or "MIH-keel".
mi-KHEEL

Popularity

Michiel is not among the top 1000 popular baby names in the world. However, it is a well-known name in the Netherlands.

Cartoon of Michiel

Michiel Name meanings & History

Michiel has its origins in Dutch and Frisian languages. It is a variant of the name Michael, which is of Hebrew origin. The name Michiel means "who is like God" or "God-like". Dutch form of Michael. The name Michiel is mainly used in the Netherlands and Flanders. However, it can be used in other parts of the world by parents looking for a unique and uncommon name for their baby boy.

Zodiac Sign of Michiel: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Michiel:

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

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

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

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

Michiel is:

a Classic name
a Complex name
a Modern name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Michiel include Michiel de Ruyter, a Dutch Admiral, Michiel Schapers, a retired Dutch tennis player, and Michiel Verbeek, a Dutch rower.