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Michael

Name Meaning:

From the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "who is like God?" Michael is a prominent archangel in Abrahamic religions, leader of the heavenly armies.

Noteable Namesakes

Archangel Michael; Michael Jordan (Basketball Player); Michael Jackson (Singer); Michaelangelo (Artist); Michael Caine (Actor); Michael Fassbender (Actor)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #17, UK: #60

Variations/Nicknames

Mike; Mikey; Mick; Mickey; Micah; Mitchell

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