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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Multiple traditions (chiefly Scandinavian and French, also Amharic/Ethiopian), from Hebrew via Greek and Latin Michael
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mee-KAH-el
Mikael is a boy's name with roots in several traditions, chiefly Scandinavian and French, and also Amharic/Ethiopian, all tracing back through Greek and Latin to the Hebrew Michael. It means "who is like God?" and is said mee-KAH-el. It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless across the cultures that use it.
Meaning & Origin of Mikael
Meaning: Who is like God?.
Origin: multiple traditions (chiefly Scandinavian and French, also Amharic/Ethiopian), from Hebrew via Greek and Latin Michael.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mikael
mee-KAH-elIPA /miːˈkɑːɛl/
Popularity of Mikael
Mikael peaked in the U.S. at #961 in 2016, when 215 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #1132 with 187 babies, still a steady presence in the records going back to 1944.
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FAQ
What does the name Mikael mean?
Who is like God?. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mikael?
Mikael is pronounced mee-KAH-el (IPA: /miːˈkɑːɛl/).
Is Mikael a popular name right now?
Mikael peaked at #961 in 2016 and is ranked #1132 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1944–2024.)
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