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Mikhail

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Who is like God?
Pronunciation
mee-khah-EEL
Origin
English

Russian form of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el'.

Popularity
Uncommon in Russia (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Russian, Hebrew

Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Russia, United States

Alternate spellings

  • MikhailRussian

    Standard Russian transliteration.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Mikhail Gorbachev

    1931–2022

    Soviet leader who introduced reforms leading to the end of the Cold War.

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Sources for this record

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

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