Micaela
Micaela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “Who is like God?”.
| Meaning | Who is like God? |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mee-kah-EH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Argentina, Spain, Uruguay |
Meaning and origin of Micaela
Micaela is the Spanish feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?'. The archangel Michael appears in Daniel, Jude and Revelation as the leader of heaven's armies. Saint Micaela of the Blessed Sacrament, a nineteenth-century Spanish noblewoman who founded a religious order to help vulnerable women, is a canonised bearer. The name is especially popular in Argentina.
Is Micaela a Christian name?
Micaela honours the archangel Michael and Saint Micaela Desmaisières. It is a strongly Christian name.
How popular is Micaela?
Popular in Argentina and Uruguay and used in Spain.
Gifts with the name Micaela
- Micaela name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Micaela baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Micaela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micaela mean?
Micaela means 'Who is like God?'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Micaela a Christian name?
Micaela honours the archangel Michael and Saint Micaela Desmaisières. It is a strongly Christian name.
How do you pronounce Micaela?
Micaela is pronounced mee-kah-EH-lah.
Is Micaela a boy or girl name?
Micaela is usually a girl name.