SaintMichel

SaintMichel is a toponym and personal name used in several French-speaking regions. The form honors Saint Michael the Archangel, a central figure in Christian tradition who is venerated as a protector and leader of the heavenly hosts. As a place name, SaintMichel and its hyphenated variants are applied to towns, districts, churches, and schools.

The name is found in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada, especially in Quebec, where localities may bear Saint-Michel as a standalone name or as part of longer toponyms.

Religious institutions frequently use Saint-Michel for parish churches or abbeys; several towns have an Église Saint-Michel. A well-known toponymic reference is Mont-Saint-Michel, a landmark in Normandy that shares the saint's name.

As a surname or given name, SaintMichel is less common but found in some instances, reflecting the religious heritage of the toponym.

See also Saint Michael (disambiguation) for related uses.