michael

Michael












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FOR REAL: This an English form of the Biblical Hebrew name Mikhay'el which means "Who is like the lord?" Michael is occasionally found on girls; this is possibly influenced by the minor biblical character called Michal, whose name in Hebrew may mean "brook."

diminutives: Mike, Mikey, Micky, Mick

related names: Micah, Mitchell, Michelle, Michaela, other forms

Other recorded spellings: Micheal, Mikel, Mikael, Mikal, Mikal, Mykel, Michal, Mykal, Mikeal, Mychael, Michale, Mychal, Mickel, Mykael, Mykell, Mickael, Mikkel, Mikell