Michel

What does the baby name Michel mean? Learn about what Michel means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Michel - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Michel: M-I-C-H-E-L, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Michel: 'Mee-SHELL'
Meaning of Michel: Who is like god?, derivative: form of michael, as the lord.
Origin of Michel: The name 'Michel' has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Michael', which means 'who is like God?' or 'one who is like God'. In Hebrew, 'Michel' is a variant spelling of 'Michael' and is commonly used in French-speaking countries.; French Names; Hebrew Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Michel: Micah; Mical; Michael; Michal; Michan; Michele; Michiel; Mickey; Miguel; Mihail; Mihaly; Mika; Mikail; Mike; Mikel; Mikey; Mikhail; Mikhalis; Mikhos; Mikol; Mischa; Mitch; Mitchell; Mykell
Popularity of Michel: The name 'Michel' has been a popular choice for boys in French-speaking countries, particularly in France and Belgium. It has experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years but has remained consistently used.; Michel currently has 1 like, and is in the top 14% of liked boy's names. The name Adom is slightly more popular than Michel.

Etymology of Michel

The name 'Michel' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Michael', which is composed of two elements: 'mi' meaning 'who' and 'el' meaning 'God'. The name signifies the question 'who is like God?' or the statement 'one who is like God'.

Cultural Significance of Michel

In French-speaking cultures, the name 'Michel' holds cultural significance as it is associated with the biblical figure of Saint Michael, who is considered a powerful and protective archangel. Saint Michael is often depicted as a warrior who fights against evil forces, symbolizing strength and courage.