Michael

Meaning & origin

Michael is a given name of Hebrew origin used for all genders. Its meaning derives from a rhetorical question translated as "Who is like God?", emphasizing that no one is equal to God. In biblical tradition, Michael is known as an archangel. The name is sometimes mistakenly explained as meaning "the one who is like God," when its actual meaning is the opposite.

First names similar to Michael

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Famous people with the first name Michael

• Michael Lyster Person
• Michael Peña Actor
• George Michael Musician
• Michael Olise Franco-English footballer
• Michael York Australian field hockey player
• Michael Page British kickboxer
• Michael Fassbender Actor

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