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ميكائيل

Mikael

boyArabic form of Hebrew Mikhaʾel

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

MeaningName of the archangel Michael
GenderBoy
OriginArabic form of Hebrew Mikhaʾel
Arabic spellingميكائيل
Pronunciationmee-kah-EEL
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mikael

Mikael is a spelling of Mīkāʾīl, the archangel known in English as Michael. In Islamic tradition he is one of the great angels, associated with provision and rain, and he is named alongside Jibrīl in the Quran. The same spelling is also the Scandinavian form of Michael, so the name works well for Muslim families in Europe. The Hebrew original is usually explained as 'who is like God?'.

Is Mikael a Muslim name?

Yes. Mikael (Mīkāʾīl) is a Muslim name after the archangel mentioned in the Quran; the spelling is also familiar in Europe.

Is Mikael in the Quran?

'Whoever is an enemy to God and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael (Mīkāl)…' (Quran 2:98).

Where is the name Mikael used?

Used by Muslims in South Asia, Turkey (Mikail), the Caucasus and especially the European diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Mikael

MikailMikaeelMikayilMichaelMikal

More boy names like Mikael

Aadam — Adam, the first human and ProphetAbbas — Stern, lion-likeAbdallah — Servant of GodAbdelrahman — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdul-Aziz — Servant of the AlmightyAbdul-Hameed — Servant of the PraiseworthyAbdul-Kareem — Servant of the Most GenerousAbdul-Malik — Servant of the KingAbdul-Qadir — Servant of the All-CapableAbdul-Raheem — Servant of the Most MercifulAbdul-Rahman — Servant of the Most GraciousAbdul-Razzaq — Servant of the ProviderAbdul-Wahhab — Servant of the BestowerAbdullah — Servant of GodAbu Bakr — Father of the young camelAdam — The first man; of the earthAden — Eden; lasting abode; the city of AdenAdil — Just, fair, upright

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mikael mean?

Mikael means 'Name of the archangel Michael'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Mikhaʾel.

Is Mikael a Muslim name?

Yes. Mikael (Mīkāʾīl) is a Muslim name after the archangel mentioned in the Quran; the spelling is also familiar in Europe.

How do you write Mikael in Arabic?

Mikael is written ميكائيل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mikael?

Mikael is pronounced mee-kah-EEL.

Is Mikael mentioned in the Quran?

'Whoever is an enemy to God and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael (Mīkāl)…' (Quran 2:98).

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