mikel
Mikel is a masculine given name most commonly used in Basque-speaking regions. It is the Basque form of Michael, itself derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning “Who is like God?” In Basque-speaking areas of Spain and parts of France, Mikel has been widely adopted and remains common today.
In Basque, Mikel is primarily a first name and is often used without a surname in general
Notable people with the given name Mikel include Mikel Arteta (born 1982), a Spanish former professional footballer