Mykhaylo
Ukrainian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mykhaylo
Mykhaylo is the Ukrainian form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" combining the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God).
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Etymology
Mykhaylo is the Ukrainian form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" combining the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God). The name is predominantly used in Ukrainian and other Slavic Orthodox Christian cultures, with significant historical prominence among Ukrainian religious and political figures throughout medieval and modern history.
Mykhaylo currently ranks #4,952 in the United States as a boy's name.
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