Mikael Name Meaning & Origin
Mikael
Origin of the name Michael:
Derived from the Hebrew mīkhā’ē‘l (Who is like God?). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the seven archangels. He is the one closest to God and is responsible for carrying out God's judgments. Var: Michaell, Michail.
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This is a spelling of the name Michael used in Scandinavia, Germany and Finland. It is pronounced MIK-ah-el or MIK-eyel.
Mikael is also the Arabic form of Michael, pronounced "Mikka-eel"- Personal experiences with the name Mikael
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Mikael is a Muslim name, meaning gift from god.
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