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Machelle

muh-SHELL

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

3,178

Peak Year

#177 in 1968

First Recorded

1946

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

GracefulKindCompassionateGentle

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