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Michael
Who is like God?
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
ende
Origin and meaning of Michael
Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming the uniqueness of God. It is the name of the archangel Michael, leader of the heavenly host, which gives it great spiritual force. One of the most widespread boys' names in the world, it is extremely common in the English-speaking countries and Germany. In Italian it is Michele, in Spanish Miguel, in French Michel, in Russian Mikhail. It evokes strength, protection and devotion to good.
Variants around the world
How Michael is said in other languages.
MicheleMiguelMichelMikhail
Famous people
- Michael Faraday— physicist
- San Michele Arcangelo— saint
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