Christian Meaning of Names | Michael

Michael

Filed Under Biblical Names, Boy Names |

Pronunciation: MY-kuhl or mee-kah-el
Origin of name: Hebrew
Meaning of name: Who is like God?

The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Name

The name Michael is referenced first and most in genealogical lists, starting with a man in the Israelite tribe of Asher. However, the most popular character with the name Michael is the angel described in the book of Daniel as a “prince” or “archangel”. He is also described as a leader of an angelic army in the book of Revelation.

Scriptures for the Bible Stories of the Name Michael

The scriptural references to the archangel Michael are:

Variations of the name Michael

Male: Micha, Mike, Mick, Mickey
Female: Michaela, Michaella, Mikayla

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