Mikael
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mikael
Mikael means "Who is like God?" and derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), combining the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God).
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Etymology
Mikael means "Who is like God?" and derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), combining the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God). The name is used primarily in Scandinavian, Finnish, and other Northern European cultures, with historical significance as the name of the Archangel Michael in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Mikael currently ranks #1,175 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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