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Mihai

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Mihai is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The Romanian form of Michael, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It is a classic and widely recognized name.”, and peaked in popularity in 2008.

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OriginHebrew

What Mihai Means

The Romanian form of Michael, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It is a classic and widely recognized name.

The Story of Mihai

From Romanian soil rises a name that questioned divine parity, carried by kings and poets.

Mihai is the distinguished Romanian form of the Hebrew Michael, bearing the powerful question 'Who is like God?'. It has been a significant name in Romania, first appearing in records around 2001 and reaching its peak popularity in 2008.

This is a name for your son who will embody a classic strength, a noble spirit guided by a divine sense of purpose. You picture him with the wisdom of a poet and the quiet dignity of a king.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mihai Eminescu

    Celebrated Romanian poet and writer.

  • Mihai I of Romania

    Former King of Romania.

Personality Traits

DivineStrongNobleClassic

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#8 in 2008

Total Births

65

First Recorded

2001

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