Inklingo

michael

mai-kel/ˈmaɪ.kəl/

michael means Michael in Spanish (An English male given name.).

Michael

A simple storybook illustration of a friendly young boy with short hair wearing a blue shirt, representing the common English male name Michael.

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Mi amigo se llama Michael.

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My friend's name is Michael.

Michael Jordan es un jugador de baloncesto famoso.

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Michael Jordan is a famous basketball player.

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Synonyms

  • Miguel (Michael (Spanish equivalent))

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Words that translate to "michael" in Spanish:

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📚 Etymology

From the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It is used in Spanish as a loanword from English, but the traditional Spanish form is Miguel.

First recorded: Ancient, but its use in Spanish is a modern influence from English.

Cognates (Related words)

Spanish: MiguelFrench: MichelItalian: MichelePortuguese: Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'Michael' a Spanish name?

Not traditionally. It's the English version of a name that is very common in Spanish. The direct Spanish equivalent is 'Miguel'.

How do Spanish speakers pronounce 'Michael'?

They usually try to pronounce it as it sounds in English, roughly 'MAI-kel'. They don't typically pronounce it with Spanish letter sounds (which would sound like 'mee-cha-el').