ميكائيل

Mikaeel

boyHebrew, via Arabic

Mikaeel is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the archangel Michael”.

MeaningName of the archangel Michael
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew, via Arabic
Arabic spellingميكائيل
Pronunciationmee-kaa-EEL
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mikaeel

Mikaeel is the Arabic form of Michael, the archangel known in Islam as Mīkāʾīl, who is associated with providing rain and sustenance. The name is Hebrew in origin, usually explained as 'who is like God?'. Muslim families choose it to honour the angel, and it has become popular in the UK and South Africa.

Is Mikaeel a Muslim name?

Yes. Mikaeel is the Islamic name of the archangel Mikail, who is mentioned in the Quran, and it is a well-loved Muslim boy's name.

Is Mikaeel in the Quran?

Mikāl is named alongside Jibrīl in 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).

Where is the name Mikaeel used?

Popular among South Asian Muslims and in the UK and South Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Mikaeel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mikaeel mean?

Mikaeel means 'Name of the archangel Michael'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.

Is Mikaeel a Muslim name?

Yes. Mikaeel is the Islamic name of the archangel Mikail, who is mentioned in the Quran, and it is a well-loved Muslim boy's name.

How do you write Mikaeel in Arabic?

Mikaeel is written ميكائيل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mikaeel?

Mikaeel is pronounced mee-kaa-EEL.

Is Mikaeel mentioned in the Quran?

Mikāl is named alongside Jibrīl in 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.