Mikhal

Meaning of Mikhal

Rooted in the Hebrew etymology of מִיכָאֵל—literally the rhetorical question “Who is like God?”—the masculine name Mikhal (pronounced mee-KHAHL, /miˈxal/) emerges as a variant transliteration directly allied to the archangel Michael, a principal figure of protection and justice within Judaic and Christian scripture. Retaining both linguistic authenticity and theological gravitas, Mikhal occupies a unique position among English-speaking parents inclined toward Hebraic traditions, its recorded usage in United States birth statistics remaining modest yet consistent: between 2002 and 2008, five to eight newborns received the name annually, yielding Social Security Administration rankings that fluctuated between approximately 800 and 900. Distinct from the Hebrew name Michal—historically borne by King Saul’s daughter—this masculine iteration preserves its ecclesiastical resonance and provides an academically substantiated option for parents seeking a name of clear Hebraic lineage.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

• Pronunced as mee-KHAHL (/miˈxal/)

• Mikael
• Mikhail