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Michelle

mi-SHEL

Popularity

#409

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

819,099

Peak Year

#34,457 in 1969

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Michelle is the French feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' It originates from the Hebrew name Mikha'el.

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ShellyMickiElle

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Michelle Obama

    Former First Lady of the United States

  • Michelle Pfeiffer

    American actress and producer

Nicknames

ShellyMickiElle

Spelling Variations

MicheleMichellMishell

Similar Names

DanielleNicoleGabrielleStephanie

Personality Traits

kindintelligentcompassionatestrong

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