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Michelangelo

mik-el-AN-jel-oh

Popularity

#2535

stable

Letters

12

Syllables

5

Origin

Italian

Total Births

1,316

Peak Year

#76 in 2015

First Recorded

1961

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Michelangelo is an Italian given name, meaning 'Michael the angel.' It is composed of 'Michele' (Michael) and 'angelo' (angel).

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Michelangelo

    Renaissance artist: painter, sculptor, architect, and poet.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ArtisticCreativeVisionaryGenius

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