Variations of Michael
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Michael
Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names , it's still widely used. How has Michael racked up this phenomenal…
Micah
Hebrew
"who is like the Lord"
The bright, playful Micah feels like the middle ground between the safe, solid qualities of Michael and the flair and energy of Luca. Both Biblical and stylish, Micah is proving popular among parents…
Miguel
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Michael, Hebrew
"Who is like God"
Mike Tyson put a twist on his own name by naming a son Miguel. It's the first name of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist and poet who wrote Don Quixote . Miguel has always charted in the US, but…
Michele
Italian variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
One of the few Italian forms less attractive than the original, this time because it will forever be mistaken with the feminine version.
Michalis
Greek
"who is like God?"
A common name in its native Greece, Michalis is a nickname for Michail, the Greek form of Michael. This nickname form is used much more often than the formal Michail in day-to-day life. It can also…
Micheil
Micheil is a distinctive variation of Michael, with strong connections to Scottish Gaelic and Georgian cultures. In Scottish Gaelic, it's pronounced approximately as 'MEE-kyel,' while the Georgian…
Mietek
Mietek is a Polish masculine name, commonly used as a diminutive form of Mieczysław. The original name Mieczysław combines the Slavic elements 'miecz' meaning 'sword' and 'sław' meaning 'glory' or…
Mihály
Hungarian form of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God?"
A mix of gentle and sharp sounds, Mihály is a Hungarian variation of the Biblical Michael. It has been a steady favorite in its native Hungary and currently ranks in the Top 100. Diminutive forms…
Mícheál
Mícheál is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Michael, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' The name features the distinctive accent mark (fada) over the 'i'…
Mikk
Mikk is a masculine name with Estonian and Finnish origins, functioning as a variant of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew question "Who is like God?" This streamlined form maintains the essence…