Macaela
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Macaela
Macaela is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (composed of the elements mi- "who," ka- "like," and el "God").
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Etymology
Macaela is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (composed of the elements mi- "who," ka- "like," and el "God"). The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with the feminine variant gaining popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Macaela currently ranks #18,160 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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