Male Name
Michael
ˈmaɪ.kəl
ˈmɪ.çaː.eːl
ˈmi.kæːl
ˈmiː.ka.ɛl
ˈmɪ.xa.ɛl
mi.ˈkʰaː.eːl
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
1950s
1960s
1970s
Alan Wake characters
alpinists
American Horror Story characters
American vice presidents
angels
Anne Rice characters
archangels
Writing Systems
מִיכָאֵלHebrew
ΜιχαήλAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic65%
formal65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
strong120%
refined80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Michael originates from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel), which translates to 'who is like God?'. This rhetorical question emphasizes the uniqueness and supremacy of God, suggesting that no one is comparable to Him. In Hebrew tradition, Michael is recognized as one of the archangels and is the only one explicitly identified as such in the Bible. He is depicted as a protector of Israel in the Book of Daniel and as the leader of heaven's armies against Satan in the Book of Revelation, m...
Etymology
Original Form:
מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel)
Evolution:
The name evolved from Hebrew to Greek (Μιχαήλ), then to Latin (Michael), and subsequently into various European languages.
Source:
Hebrew Bible and Christian tradition