Michelle

/mɪˈʃɛl/ noun

Definition

A female given name of French origin, meaning 'who is like God,' commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Etymology

From French Michèle, the feminine form of Michael, derived from Hebrew Mikha'el. The name combines 'mi' (who), 'ka' (like), and 'el' (God), literally asking 'who is like God?' It became popular in France and spread to English-speaking countries in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Michelle is one of the few female names that directly asks a theological question—'who is like God?' This makes it philosophically unique compared to many other names that simply describe qualities. The name gained massive popularity after Michelle Obama became First Lady of the United States.

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