Michelina
Meaning of Michelina
Michelina traces its roots to the Italian diminutive of Michela—the feminine form of Michael—originating from the Hebrew Mikha'el, “Who is like God?” Rich with Roman Catholic and Renaissance-era resonance, it has long been cherished in southern Italy and by Italian-American families. In the United States, Michelina first entered the Social Security top 1,000 in the early 1900s, experienced its strongest mid-century showing, and over the past decade has settled into a steady pattern of roughly 10–20 annual births, hovering near the 900th rank. This steady yet restrained trajectory—never storming the charts, yet never disappearing entirely—speaks to its appeal for parents seeking classical heritage without mainstream ubiquity. Pronounced mee-keh-LEE-nah (/mi.kɛ.ˈli.na/), Michelina offers melodic Italian flair and venerable meaning, making it an understated, enduring choice for a daughter.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mee-keh-LEE-nah (/mi.kɛ.ˈli.na/)
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Notable People Named Michelina
| Michelina Di Cesare - |
| Michelina of Pesaro - |
