Micaela

Micaela is a feminine given name used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as in Italian and German contexts. Like Michaela, it is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning “Who is like God?”

Variants of the name include Micaëla (with a diaeresis, used in some French and German spellings), Michaela, and Michaéla. The form Micaela is widely recognized across cultures, though its popularity varies by region and era.

In culture and literature, Micaëla is the name of a character in Bizet’s opera Carmen. She is a young woman from Seville who serves as a moral center and contrasts with other characters in the story.

Notable people with the name include Micaela Schäfer, a German model and television personality. The name also appears in various fictional and real-world contexts, reflecting its broad international usage.

See also Michaela, Michaél(a) variations, and related names for broader linguistic and cultural context.