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מיכאל


Meaning of the name מיכאל

The name Michael is one of the most impressive and ancient names in Hebrew culture, carrying profound spiritual meaning and unique linguistic complexity. The name is composed of three elements: "Mi" - a question word meaning "who," "Ka" - a comparative particle meaning "like," and "El" - the name of God. Together they form a powerful rhetorical question: "Who is like God?" - a question that expresses the absolute uniqueness of the Creator and the impossibility of comparing Him to any other being. This is a pure declaration of faith, embedded in the name itself. In the Bible, several people bear the name Michael, including Michael son of Baaseiah from the Levites, and Michael father of Omri from the tribe of Issachar. However, the most famous figure bearing this name is the Archangel Michael, one of the four great ministering angels in Judaism. Michael is mentioned in sacred literature as the "Prince of Israel" - the defender and advocate of the Jewish people in the celestial realms. In the Book of Daniel, he is described as the angel who fights against the forces of evil and protects Israel in times of crisis. In Jewish tradition, Michael is considered the angel of kindness and mercy, standing at the right hand of man during judgment. The name Michael has spread throughout the Jewish and Christian world, becoming one of the most popular names in many cultures. In every language it has taken different forms - Michael in English, Michel in French, Miguel in Spanish, Michele in Italian, Mikhail in Russian, and more. In modern Israel, the name has maintained its popularity throughout all generations, and is considered a classic and noble name that combines ancient tradition with contemporary relevance. The name expresses values of faith, protection, spiritual strength, and leadership, and is particularly suitable for those who wish to give their son a name with deep religious significance and respected international standing.

The name מיכאל with vowels

מִיכָאֵל

The name מיכאל in English

Michael | Mikhael | Mikael | Mikel

מיכאל is mainly suitable for

Boy

Is the name מיכאל considered international

Yes

Origin of the name מיכאל from the Bible

Daniel 10:21 - And Michael your prince, there is none that holdeth with me against these, but Michael your prince

Origin of the name מיכאל from Kabbalah

In Kabbalistic tradition, the Archangel Michael is the prince of kindness and mercy, standing at the right of the throne of glory. He is considered the protector of Israel in the upper worlds and appears in the bedtime Shema prayer: 'On my right is Michael.' Michael represents the divine attribute of kindness and acts as an advocate for the people of Israel. In the Zohar, Michael is described as one who offers the souls of the righteous on the celestial altar, and he guards the covenant between God and Israel.

Gematria value for the name מיכאל

101

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40

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10

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20

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1

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30

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Numerology value for the name מיכאל

2

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40

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10

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20

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1

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30

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101

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1

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0

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1

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2

Famous people named מיכאל

Michael Jordan - legendary basketball player | Michael Jackson - King of Pop | Michael Phelps - Olympic swimming champion | Michael Bloomberg - businessman and former NYC mayor | Michelangelo - Renaissance artist and sculptor

Total times the name מיכאל was registered

25589 times

Graph of the name מיכאל

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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