Male Name
Michail
mi.xa.ˈil
mʲɪ.xɐ.ˈil
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
chess Grandmasters
parkourists
top 10 in Greece
Writing Systems
ΜιχαήλGreek
МихаилRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
56/100
Meaning & Etymology
Michail is a modern Greek transcription of the name Michael, which means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew. It is also an alternate transcription of the Russian name Михаил (Mikhail), which shares the same meaning and origin. The name has been widely used across various cultures and languages, often associated with religious and historical significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el)
Evolution:
The name Michael originates from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning 'who is like God?'. It was adopted into Greek as Μιχαήλ (Michail), and later into Russian as Михаил (Mikhail). The name ha...
Source:
Hebrew, Greek, Russian