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Michal

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Brook, who is like God?

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
MEE-kal
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew; meaning debated, possibly brook or who is like God.

Popularity
Very rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • MikalHebrew / English

    Alternative transliteration.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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