Masculine
Michel
- (masculine) Michael, the Archangel
- (masculine) a male given name of biblical origin
- (masculine) a surname originating as a patronymic
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/mi.ʃɛl/
Etymology
In summary
From Latin Michāēlem, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mĭkhāḗl), from the Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (mikha'él, “Michael”, literally “Who is like God”). Cognate with English Michael, Spanish Miguel, Italian Michele.
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