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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Michael
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Michael
English, German, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Michael
The name Michael comes from the Hebrew name Mika'el meaning "who is like God?"
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Famous Bearers
Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He is portrayed as the commander of the Army of God.
Bearers of the name include Michael Faraday (1791 - 1867), an English chemist and physicist;
Michael Douglas (born 1944), an American actor and producer;
Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009), an American singer and musician;
Michael Jordan (born 1963), an American basketball player;
Michael Schumacher (born 1969), a German auto racing driver.
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