Mikhael

Mikhael is a masculine given name that serves as a variant spelling of Michael. It derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, commonly interpreted as meaning “Who is like God?” and is closely associated with the archangel Michael in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name’s religious connections have helped sustain its use across various cultures and histories.

The spelling Mikhael is one of several regional forms of the name. Variants include Mikhaël, Mikael, Mikhail, Mika, Michel, and Michael, among others. Depending on language and locale, different transliterations reflect distinct linguistic and orthographic conventions. In practice, Mikhael may be encountered in communities with ties to Hebrew, Armenian, Slavic, and Middle Eastern naming traditions, as well as in diaspora populations.

As a given name, Mikhael appears in many parts of the world and is chosen for its classic, timeless associations and religious resonance. It is used across different cultural and linguistic groups, often alongside its many variants. People named Mikhael have contributed to fields ranging from the arts and sciences to sports and public life, reflecting the name’s broad and enduring appeal.

Related names include Michael (the English form), Mikael, Mikhail, Miguel, and Michel. See also discussions of the name Michael for broader etymology, history, and cultural usage.