MIKHAIL  

Gender: M
Origin: Russian variation of MICHAEL
Meaning: "who is like God"

One of the most familiar Russian names in the West, thanks to ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov and state head Mikhail Gorbachev.

Mikhail is being discussed in our message boards:

• Your family
• Girl Name Dilemma--Lola, Genevieve, ???
• Two Similar Names Contest - Boys
• Your family (many children)
• Giant family? Are you ready for it?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Mikhail:

• RUSSIAN BOYS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN BABY NAMES