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:

• Oh My Goodness
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• Build a sibling set together!
• What Are Your Top 10 Boy & Girl Names?
• Kindergarten Name Game! Name These Kids!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Mikhail:

• RUSSIAN BOYS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN BABY NAMES