| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | Hebrew, Russian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mi-khail |
About Mikhail
Stately and distinguished, Mikhail carries the weight of history and cultural richness that few names can match. This name travels seamlessly across continents, recognized and respected in numerous cultures while maintaining exotic appeal in English-speaking regions. The three syllables give it formal grandeur, suitable for someone destined for leadership or notable accomplishments. Mikhail suggests intellectual depth and sophisticated sensibilities, hinting at appreciation for literature, philosophy, and cultural traditions. The name's classical structure provides timeless appeal that transcends passing trends, ensuring it will never feel dated or out of place. While uncommon enough to provide individuality, its cross-cultural presence means pronunciation, though initially challenging for some, becomes familiar with exposure. Mikhail offers nickname possibilities while standing magnificently in its complete form, providing flexibility as your son develops his own identity and preferences.
Nicknames for Mikhail
| Mik |
| Mike |
| Misha |
| Khal |
Famous People Named Mikhail
| Mikhail Gorbachev | Former Soviet statesman |
| Mikhail Bulgakov | Russian writer |
| Mikhail Tal | Latvian chess grandmaster |
| Mikhail Youzhny | Russian tennis player |
| Mikhail Prokhorov | Russian billionaire and politician |
| Mikhail Saakashvili | Former President of Georgia |
| Mikhail Khodorkovsky | Russian businessman and philanthropist |
| Mikhail Kalashnikov | Russian firearms designer |
| Mikhail Kasyanov | Former Russian Prime Minister |
| Mikhail Grabovski | Belarusian ice hockey player |
| Mikhail Bakhtin | Russian philosopher and literary critic |
| Mikhail Glinka | Russian composer |
| Mikhail Lermontov | Russian poet and writer |
| Mikhail Markhasev | Ukrainian-American convicted murderer |
| Mikhail Pletnev | Russian pianist and conductor |
| Mikhail Baryshnikov | Latvian ballet dancer |
| Mikhail Kukushkin | Kazakhstani tennis player |
| Mikhail Sergachev | Russian ice hockey player |
| Mikhail Vorobyev | Russian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Mikhail
| Mikhail Ivanovich Golenishchev | Character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" |
| Mikhail Tal | Character in the manga series "Hikaru no Go" |
| Mikhail "Misha" Belenkoff | Character in Judith McNaught's "Paradise" |
| Mikhail "Mike" Ehrmantraut | Character in the TV series "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" |
| Mikhail Revyakin | Character in the video game "Call of Duty - Black Ops" |
| Mikhail Arkayevich Rakitin | Character in Anton Chekhov's play "A Month in the Country" |
| Mikhail Bulgakov | Character in the movie "The White Guard" |
| Mikhail Fokine | Character in the movie "Dancers" |
| Mikhail Alexandrovitch Zarya | Character in the anime series "Tiger & Bunny" |
| Mikhail Akulovich | Character in the TV series "The Americans" |
| Mikhail Alexandrovich Dreiser | Character in the anime series "91 Days" |
| Mikhail "Mickey" Milkovich | Character in the TV series "Shameless" |
| Mikhail Zelenka | Character in the TV series "Stargate Atlantis" |
| Mikhail Potapych | Character in the movie "The State Counsellor" |
| Mikhail Romanov | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed Chronicles - Russia" |
| Mikhail Alexandrovich Kirsanov | Character in Ivan Turgenev's "Fathers and Sons" |
| Mikhail Tomsky | Character in the opera "The Queen of Spades" by Tchaikovsky |
| Mikhail Solokov | Character in the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Mikhail Lomonosov | Character in the movie "Gorky Park" |
| Mikhail Vrubel | Character in the movie "Vrubel. The Last Angel" |