Meaning: Uncertain; possibly brook in Hebrew
The story
Hebrew Michal names Saul’s daughter and David’s wife. Its possible meaning is brook. Czech and Slovak Michal is instead a masculine form of Michael, with a different meaning.
Also means
What Michal means in its other languages.
- Czech and Slovakform of Michael, who is like God?
Nicknames
- Michali
- Mika
Spellings & variants
- Mical
- Mikhal
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Royal
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Michal comes from Hebrew.
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