Michail
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Michail
Michail means "Who is like God?" and derives from the Hebrew name Michael, composed of the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God).
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Etymology
Michail means "Who is like God?" and derives from the Hebrew name Michael, composed of the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God). The name is primarily used in Russian, Greek, and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with historical prominence among Eastern European and Byzantine peoples due to the archangel Michael's significance in Christian theology.
Michail currently ranks #10,457 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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