Mikkel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Mikkel is derived from the name Michael, which means "who is like God?" in Hebrew.
Pronunciation
MEEG-gehl(Danish)
MEEK-kəl(Norwegian)
The name Mikkel is pronounced "MIH-kehl" or "MEE-kehl".
Popularity
Mikkel is a relatively uncommon name outside of Scandinavia, but it has been rising in popularity in recent years. According to DefineName, Mikkel was the 638th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020.

cartoon of the name Mikkel
Cartoon of Mikkel

Mikkel Name meanings & History

The origin of the name Mikkel can be traced back to the Scandinavian countries, specifically Denmark and Norway. The name Mikkel is derived from the name Michael, which means "who is like God?" in Hebrew. Danish form of Michael. It can also derive from the Scandinavian root mikill meaning "enormous". The name Mikkel is used primarily in Denmark and Norway, but it is also found in other countries with a strong Scandinavian heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Mikkel: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mikkel:

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

K: Karma,Karate,Kundalini,Kind

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

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

Mikkel is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Mikkel include Danish cyclist Mikkel Bjerg and Norwegian footballer Mikkel Diskerud.

2.) Mikkel (Male)

Usage: Norwegian

Meanings: (Norwegian) a form of Michael.

Other Forms: Mikkael, Mikle


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