Mikhail
Mikhail is a Muslim boy name of Hebrew, via Arabic and Russian origin, meaning “Name of the archangel Michael”.
| Meaning | Name of the archangel Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic and Russian |
| Written as | ميخائيل |
| Pronunciation | mee-khaa-EEL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Caucasus |
Meaning and origin of Mikhail
Mikhail is a form of Michael used in Russian, and in Arabic by both Christians and Muslims. Islamic tradition calls the archangel Mīkāʾīl or Mīkāl. Muslims living in Central Asia and the Caucasus tend to use this spelling, the same one found in Russian. In the Arab world, by contrast, Muslim parents usually prefer Mikail or Mikaeel, leaving Mikhail more to Christian families.
Is Mikhail a Muslim name?
Mikhail refers to an archangel revered in Islam, although most Muslim parents choose the spellings Mikail or Mikaeel. Mikāl is named in 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).
How popular is Mikhail?
Used in Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus, and among Arab Christians.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikhail mean?
Mikhail means 'Name of the archangel Michael'. It is of Hebrew, via Arabic and Russian origin.
Is Mikhail a Muslim name?
Mikhail refers to an archangel revered in Islam, although most Muslim parents choose the spellings Mikail or Mikaeel. Mikāl is named in 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).
How do you pronounce Mikhail?
Mikhail is pronounced mee-khaa-EEL.
Is Mikhail a boy or girl name?
Mikhail is usually a boy name.