Mikaeel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mikaeel
Mikaeel is an Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Michael, derived from the elements "Mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God), meaning "Who is like God?" The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, where it refers to the archangel Mikail in Islamic theology, one of the most important angels in Abrahamic religions.
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Etymology
Mikaeel is an Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Michael, derived from the elements "Mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God), meaning "Who is like God?" The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, where it refers to the archangel Mikail in Islamic theology, one of the most important angels in Abrahamic religions.
Mikaeel currently ranks #4,645 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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