Danish · Norwegian

Mikkel

Pronounced MIK-kelShare

Meaning: Form of Michael; also linked with great

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Danish and Norwegian name associated with Michael; a Scandinavian root meaning great is another possible source. The guide here follows the Norwegian sound.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Mikkel comes from Danish and Norwegian.

Finnish

Leevi

Possibly joined; attached

Rare gem
Danish · Swedish

Ebbe

Short form of Asbjørn

Rare gem
Finnish

Eino

Uncertain meaning

Rare gem
Norwegian

Even

Variant of Øyvind

Rare gem
Arabic · Finnish

Sami

Lofty; exalted

Uncommon
Swedish · Finnish · Estonian

Edvin

Wealthy friend

Rare gem
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