Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Like the Lord, Who is Like God, Who is like God?
Pronunciation: mee-hahl, /ˈmi.xal/, M IH CH AH L
Popularity Rank: #941
Michal is a Hebrew name meaning 'Who is like God?' It is the name of the wife of King David in the Old Testament.
The name Michal is of Hebrew origin and means Like the Lord, Who is Like God, Who is like God?. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Michal is commonly found in Czechia, Iran, Israel, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mee-hahl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmi.xal/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH CH AH L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Michal is recorded 68,126 times globally, ranking it as the 941th most common name worldwide.
Michal is most prevalent in Czechia, with 21,835 occurrences, making it the 7th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name Michal is found among 1 in every 3 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | #7 | 1 : 3 |
| Iran | #12 | 1 : 9 |
| Israel | #18 | 1 : 38 |
| Poland | #128 | 1 : 16 |
| Palestine | #61 | 1 : 87 |
| United Kingdom | #613 | 1 : 230 |
| United States of America | #2,451 | 1 : 1,429 |
| Netherlands | #1,229 | 1 : 621 |
| Germany | #1,430 | 1 : 853 |
| Ireland | #526 | 1 : 230 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Michal from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 2, 2024 09:49 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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