The name Michael means Who Is Like God? and is of Hebrew origin. Michael is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for boys.
In the Bible, Michael was an archangel. The meaning of the name Michael is a question, meaning "who could possibly be as great as God?" Often it is misinterpreted to mean "he who is like God," which is exactly opposite.
Famous Michaels include Michael Jordan, athlete. Michael Douglas, actor. Michael J. Fox, actor. Michael Jackson, singer/dancer.
Variations include: Mikael
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Michael is currently #93 on the Baby Names popularity charts Michael is currently #14 in U.S. birthsSongs about Michael
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Crazy Man Michael - Fairport Convention
For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me - Jethro Tull
Message To Michael - Dionne Warwick
Michael - Franz Ferdinand
Michael - Terry Kitchen
Michael and the Slipper Tree - The Equals
Michael Caine - Madness
Michael from Mountains - Joni Mitchell
Michael's Matches - Capercaillie
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore - traditional, Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger, The Weavers
The Ballad of Michael Valentine - The Killers
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