Mikhail
/mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ/ Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Mikhail is a Slavic name meaning "Who resembles God?". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Mikhail is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), composed of the elements 'mi' (who), 'ke' (like), and 'El' (God).
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ
IPA mɪˈkaɪɫ/, /mɪˈkeɪɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mih-KEYEⱢMIH-KAYⱢ. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mikhail
- · Mikhail Gorbachev - Soviet Leader
- · Mikhail Baryshnikov - Ballet Dancer
- · Mikhail Kalashnikov - Weapons Designer
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