Mikhail
mee-kah-EEL
Popularity
#1908
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Russian
Total Births
4,074
Peak Year
#143 in 2014
First Recorded
1968
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Russian form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' from the Hebrew name Mikha'el.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Mikhail Gorbachev
Former Soviet leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Russian-American dancer and choreographer
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