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Definition of michael

michael

/ˈmaɪ.kəl/
mi · chael
Plural:Michaels
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• noun

1

A very common masculine given name of Hebrew origin, or a surname derived from it.

Example

"Michael has been one of the most popular boys' names in the English-speaking world for decades."

2

In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, a chief archangel revered as a spiritual warrior and leader of the heavenly host who defeats Satan in the Book of Revelation.

Example

"The cathedral's stained-glass window depicts Saint Michael triumphing over the dragon."

• Rhymes for michael

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?', transmitted into English via Ancient Greek and Late Latin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Michael. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/michael
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