| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mik-ha-el |
About Mikhael
Mikhael offers a distinguished variation on a timeless classic, bringing fresh perspective to familiar territory. This spelling choice adds exotic flair and cultural depth while maintaining the name's essential recognizability. The name carries historical gravitas spanning centuries and civilizations, yet never feels outdated or dusty. Mikhael's three syllables create a substantial, important-sounding name that wears well across all ages and contexts. The various nickname possibilities—Mike, Misha, Mika—provide flexibility for different life stages and preferences. Parents selecting this spelling often value names that bridge tradition and individuality, honoring classic choices while asserting personal style. Mikhael projects strength, reliability, and sophistication, qualities that transcend temporary trends. The name's cross-cultural recognition makes it practical for international families or those expecting to move between different regions.
Nicknames for Mikhael
| Mik |
| Kael |
| Mike |
| Mikey |
Famous People Named Mikhael
| Mikhael Gorbachev | Former Soviet leader |
| Mikhael Kalashnikov | Inventor of the AK-47 rifle |
| Mikhael Pletnev | Russian pianist and conductor |
| Mikhael Baryshnikov | Renowned ballet dancer |
| Mikhael Saakashvili | Former President of Georgia |
| Mikhael Youzhny | Russian tennis player |
| Mikhael Aivanhov | Bulgarian philosopher and spiritual teacher |
| Mikhael Khodorkovsky | Russian businessman and philanthropist |
| Mikhael Ram | Israeli scientist and inventor |
| Mikhael Hersch | Swiss composer and conductor |
| Mikhael Chemiakin | Russian painter and sculptor |
| Mikhael Tal | Latvian chess grandmaster |
| Mikhael Akselrod | Russian-American physicist |
| Mikhael Naimy | Lebanese poet and philosopher |
| Mikhael Saltykov-Shchedrin | Russian satirist and writer |
| Mikhael Chigorin | Russian chess player |
| Mikhael Shufutinsky | Russian singer and actor |
| Mikhael Simonyan | Armenian violinist |
| Mikhael Voronin | Russian gymnast |
| Mikhael Stolyarov | Russian artist and animator |
Characters Named Mikhael
| Mikhael Blomkvist | "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series by Stieg Larsson |
| Mikhael Rostov | "The Hunt for Red October" by Tom Clancy |
| Mikhael Ivanovich | "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Mikhael Karamazov | "The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Mikhael Alexandrovich | "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Mikhael Bulgakov | Character in "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov |
| Mikhael Desai | "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion |
| Mikhael Cherny | "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky |
| Mikhael Nesterenko | "City 17" by Dmitry Glukhovsky |
| Mikhael Sidorov | "The Saboteur" by Andrew Gross |
| Mikhael Wagner | "The Angel of Darkness" by Caleb Carr |
| Mikhael Qorbân | "The Redemption of Althalus" by David and Leigh Eddings |
| Mikhael Hartmann | "The Secret of the Old Clock" by Carolyn Keene |
| Mikhael Strogoff | Title character of Jules Verne's novel |
| Mikhael Korsakov | "Mikhael" by Lauren Kate |
| Mikhael Tavener | "The Man with the Golden Torc" by Simon R. Green |
| Mikhael Shafer | "The Obelisk Gate" by N.K. Jemisin |
| Mikhael Dresnik | "The Vampire Lestat" by Anne Rice |
| Mikhael Barakov | "The Third World War" by Sir John Hackett |
| Mikhael Kullervo | "The Kalevala" by Elias Lönnrot |