Mikael: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-eek-ah-ehl
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Who is like god

Mikael is a masculine given name with profound significance. Originating from the Hebrew name Michael, It means "Who is like God. " This name has been predominantly used throughout Scandinavia and Finland. Over time, the use of Mikael has evolved, reflecting cultural and linguistic variations. In France, it is written as Mikaël with a tréma on the letter e, and it has Breton origins. The name has been popular in Iceland and Puerto Rico, though it has only briefly appeared in the US Top 1000, in 2016 and 2023. Mikael is a name that carries spiritual and historical significance, emphasizing the incomparable nature of God.

Mikael Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mikael is currently #2212 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Mikael is currently #1008 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Mikael is currently #1271 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Mikael is currently #580 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Mikael is currently #1241 on Kiindred Australian Names

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