Mikaela
Mikaela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Scandinavian origin, meaning “Who is like God?”.
| Meaning | Who is like God? |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Scandinavian |
| Pronunciation | mih-KAY-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Sweden, Finland, United States, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Mikaela
Mikaela is a feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'Who is like God?', a rhetorical question implying that no one is. This spelling is common in Scandinavia and Finland, while Spanish usually writes Micaela. Michael is the archangel who leads heaven's armies against the dragon in Revelation. A well-known modern bearer is the American skier Mikaela Shiffrin.
Is Mikaela a Christian name?
Mikaela honours the Archangel Michael, who appears in Daniel, Jude and Revelation and is venerated in Jewish, Christian and Muslim tradition.
How popular is Mikaela?
Used in Scandinavia, the United States and the Philippines; Micaela is the usual Spanish spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikaela mean?
Mikaela means 'Who is like God?'. It is of Hebrew, via Scandinavian origin.
Is Mikaela a Christian name?
Mikaela honours the Archangel Michael, who appears in Daniel, Jude and Revelation and is venerated in Jewish, Christian and Muslim tradition.
How do you pronounce Mikaela?
Mikaela is pronounced mih-KAY-lah.
Is Mikaela a boy or girl name?
Mikaela is usually a girl name.