Michel

Etymology

From French Michel, from Latin Michāēl, Michāēlem, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל‎ (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”).

Noun

Michel

1. a male given name

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /miˈʃəl/

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Proper noun

Michel ?

1. A male given name, cognate to Michael

Etymology

From Latin Michāēl, Michāēlem, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mikhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל‎ (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God?”). Cognate with English Michael, Spanish Miguel, Italian Michele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mi.ʃɛl/

Proper noun

Michel m

1. (biblical) Michael, the Archangel.
2. A male given name of biblical origin.
3. A patronymic surname​.