Mikhaila
Gender
feminine
Origin
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Meaning & Etymology
Mikhaila is a variant of the name Michaela, which itself is a feminine form of Michael. The name Michael originates from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning 'who is like God?'. The spelling of Mikhaila may have been influenced by the Russian form of Michael, Mikhail, which is also derived from the same Hebrew origin. The name carries a strong religious connotation and is widely used in various cultures with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Etymology
Original Form:
מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew Mikha'el to the Greek Michael, then to the Latin Michael, and further to various European forms including Michaela and Mikhail. The Russian form Mikhail influenced the...
Source:
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Russian