Michal

/ˈmɪxəl/ noun

Definition

A Hebrew given name meaning 'who is like God', used for both males and females. In the Bible, Michal was King Saul's daughter.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Mikhal' (מיכל), a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?', related to Michael. The name appears in the Old Testament as Saul's daughter who became David's wife.

Kelly Says

Michal has the distinction of being one of the few women in the Bible described as loving a man first - she loved David before he loved her. The name's rhetorical question format reflects ancient Hebrew naming traditions that embedded theological concepts into personal identity.

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