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Mikala

mee-KAH-lah

Mikala is a girl’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Hawaiian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in Hebrew.”, and peaked in popularity in 1995.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginHawaiian

What Mikala Means

A Hawaiian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in Hebrew.

The Story of Mikala

From the islands of Hawaii, this name echoes the ancient question 'Who is like God?' and whispers a spirit of creative independence.

Mikala is the Hawaiian form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' This resonant question, posed in ancient texts, has traveled across vast oceans, transforming into a gentle, melodic sound in the Pacific islands. It carries with it the spirit of the islands and a profound theological inquiry.

There's a lightness to saying 'Mikala,' a feeling like a gentle island breeze. It’s a name that suits a child with a bright, curious spirit, someone who sees the world with fresh eyes. When you first whisper 'Mikala' to your newborn, you might imagine her dancing barefoot on the sand, her spirit as free as the ocean air.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentSpiritualOptimistic

Peak Year

#329 in 1995

Total Births

4,018

First Recorded

1967

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