Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Michael
Proper Noun
/ˈmaɪkəl/

Definition
A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘who is like God’.

Examples
- Michael is a popular name among Christian families.
- In the Bible, Michael is one of the archangels.
- My friend Michael loves to play soccer.

Meaning
Michael is commonly used as a first name for boys and is sometimes used in reference to the archangel in Judeo-Christian tradition.

Synonyms
- Mike
- Miguel (in Spanish)
- Michal (feminine form)