Michele
Who is like God?
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Popularity
#59 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Michele
Michele comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a sentence-name meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming God's uniqueness. It is the name of the archangel Michael, leader of the heavenly host, venerated throughout the Christian world. In Italy it is an extremely common masculine classic, while in France Michèle is feminine and Michel masculine. The variants Michael, Miguel and Mikhail are common across Europe and the Americas. Strong and spiritual, it blends tradition, protection and wide recognisability.
Variants around the world
How Michele sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Michele Placido— actor
- Michele Ferrero— entrepreneur
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Michele mean?
The name Michele means Who is like God?.
What is the origin of the name Michele?
Origin of Michele: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Michele?
International variants of Michele: Michael, Michel, Miguel, Michał, and Mikhail.