noun
Michael
MEYE-kuhl
noun
1
A common male given name of Hebrew origin, also the name of an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
"Michael has been one of the most popular boys' names for centuries."
"In the Bible, the archangel Michael is depicted as a protector and warrior against evil."
How to Use Michael
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic first name, and also the name of the archangel Michael in religious texts.
Word Forms
Michaels plural
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Etymology
From Hebrew mikha'el, meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question used as a name. It reached English through Greek, Latin, and Old French.