Meshelle is a feminine name with American English pronunciation pronounced as muh-SHEL (/məˈʃɛl/). It is a variation of the name Michelle. The name Meshelle has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least the 1950s, although it did not rank in the top 1000 most popular names every year. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 5-11 newborn girls per year. The origin of the name Meshelle is French and it derived from the Hebrew name Michaela, meaning "who is like God?" The name Michelle gained popularity in the mid-20th century and became associated with elegance and sophistication. It has been used by notable figures such as former First Lady Michelle Obama.