Michaela
German · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Michaela
Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "Who is like God?" combining the elements mi (who), ka (like), and el (God).
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Etymology
Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "Who is like God?" combining the elements mi (who), ka (like), and el (God). The name is used predominantly in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prevalence in English-speaking countries, Germany, and Ireland since the 20th century.
Michaela currently ranks #843 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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