Michael

Michael Meaning & Origin

About Michael
The name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means "who is like God?" It is derived from the question posed in the Bible when the archangel Michael defeats Satan. The name signifies strength, courage, and divine protection. Michael is a popular name across various cultures and is often associated with leadership, righteousness, and a strong sense of justice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Michael are male.

Michael Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.07% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmaɪkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', 'MXL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Michael in Braille

Here's how to represent Michael in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Michael in braille

How to Spell the Name Michael in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Michael using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Michael in sign language

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