Michal

Michal is a given name used in several cultures, with gender and form varying by language. In Czech and Slovak contexts, Michal is masculine and functions as the local form of Michael. In Polish, the analogous form is Michał, distinguished by a diacritic.

In Hebrew and among Hebrew-speaking communities, Michal is a female given name. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as Michal, the daughter of King Saul and later wife of David, and has continued as a modern feminine name in Israel and elsewhere.

As a cross-cultural form of Michael, Michal shares its general associations with the broader name, though its gender usage and popularity differ by country and language. Spelling and pronunciation can vary, and some individuals may opt for related forms such as Michael, Michał, or Michala in different linguistic contexts.

Notable people with the name Michal have emerged across fields such as sports, arts, and academia, reflecting its regional presence in places like Czechia, Slovakia, and Israel. See also Michael (given name) and Michał for related forms and usage in other languages.