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Machelle

Quick answerMachelle is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (from the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God").

Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,101
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1968
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageEnglish
CultureAmerican
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 11
Global rank#18,101

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Machelle

Machelle is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (from the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God").

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Etymology

Machelle is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God" (from the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and gained particular prominence in the United States during the 20th century, with notable bearers including Michelle Obama.

Machelle currently ranks #18,101 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.

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