Boy name
Michael name meaning
“who is like God?”
Michael is a masculine name from Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning “who is like God?”. The meaning takes the form of a rhetorical question affirming God's greatness. Michael is known as an angel's name in biblical tradition, and Mikhael is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Michael mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Michael
From Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question affirming God's greatness. Michael is known as an angel's name in biblical tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Michael
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Michael, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Michael as a first name
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Interpretation
Contemplating who is like God, Yahweh's salvation, and God's abundant love.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
- Juan: God is gracious
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Interpretation
Contemplating who is like God, the judge who raises and exalts.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Danil: God is my judge
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Michael Sean
Interpretation
Contemplating who is like God, who graciously bestows abundant love.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Sean: God is gracious
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Interpretation
A wish for grace and rebirth, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Gian: God is gracious
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Michael Andrew
Interpretation
A wish for courage while contemplating the question of who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Michael Yose
Interpretation
A wish for God to add, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Yose: may God add
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Interpretation
Contemplating who is like God, birth, and God as judge.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Danil: God is my judge
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Interpretation
A wish for God to add and exalt, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Michael: who is like God?
- Joey: may God add
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
Michael as a middle name
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Oktavianus Michael Andrew
Interpretation
A picture of a courageous eighth figure, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Oktavianus: the eighth
- Michael: who is like God?
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Interpretation
A picture of downward flow past rocks, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Michael: who is like God?
- Pit: stone, rock
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Interpretation
A wish for God's beloved to be exalted, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Michael: who is like God?
- Jeremy: God will exalt
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Interpretation
A wish for modesty and God's additions, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Pol: small, humble
- Michael: who is like God?
- Joey: may God add
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Interpretation
A spear ruler with God as judge, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Michael: who is like God?
- Danil: God is my judge
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Oktavianus Michael Ezra
Interpretation
A picture of help for the eighth, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Oktavianus: the eighth
- Michael: who is like God?
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Interpretation
A picture of downward flow and leonine courage, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Michael: who is like God?
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
A picture of crowned nobility, contemplating the question of who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Michael: who is like God?
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
Michael as a last name
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Stephen Michael
Interpretation
A picture of an honorary crown, accompanying contemplation of who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Michael: who is like God?
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Interpretation
A picture of downward flow and an honorary crown, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Yordan: that which flows down
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
- Michael: who is like God?
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Patrick Michael
Interpretation
A picture of a noble contemplating the question of who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Michael: who is like God?
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Axel Michael
Interpretation
A picture of a father's peace, accompanying contemplation of who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Axel: father is peace
- Michael: who is like God?
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Yesaya Michael
Interpretation
Contemplating who is like God, with Yahweh as the source of salvation.Meaning of each word
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
- Michael: who is like God?
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Angelo Michael
Interpretation
A picture of a messenger contemplating the question of who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Michael: who is like God?
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Yosafat Michael
Interpretation
Contemplating who is like God, who has already rendered judgment.Meaning of each word
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
- Michael: who is like God?
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Interpretation
A wish for leonine courage and rebirth, contemplating who is like God.Meaning of each word
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Michael: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Michael
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦶꦏ꦳ꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮤᮠᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Michael a boy’s name?
Yes, Michael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Michael ranks #231 among boy names in our data sample (78 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Michael
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Michael
- Michael Bambang Hartono · b. 1939
- Michael Orah · b. 1985
- Michael Widjaja · b. 1984
- Michael Adrian · b. 1987
- Michael Kho · b. 1989
- Michael Sampoerna · b. 1978
- Michael Tjandra · b. 1980
- Michael Arthur Hityahubessy
- Michael Asmara · b. 1956
- Michael Dharmawan Ruslim · b. 1953
- Michael Ditubun · b. 1991
- Michael Jakarimilena · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Michael
What is the meaning of Michael?
Michael means who is like God?. From Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question affirming God's greatness. Michael is known as an angel's name in biblical tradition.
Is Michael a boy’s name?
Yes, Michael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Michael?
Michael is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Michael have?
Michael has 3 syllables (Mi-cha-el) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Michael?
Michael ranks #231 among boy names in our data sample (78 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Michael?
Other spellings: Mikhael.
What full names go well with Michael?
Some ideas: Michael Yesaya Juan; Oktavianus Michael Andrew; Stephen Michael.
Famous people named Michael?
Notable people named Michael include Michael Bambang Hartono, Michael Orah, Michael Widjaja.
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