Mikhail
Mikhail is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the archangel Michael”.
| Meaning | Name of the archangel Michael |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic and Russian |
| Arabic spelling | ميخائيل |
| Pronunciation | mee-khaa-EEL |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mikhail
Mikhail is a form of Michael found in Russian and in Arabic among both Christians and Muslims. In Islamic tradition the archangel is called Mīkāʾīl or Mīkāl. Muslims in Central Asia and the Caucasus use the name, while Arab Muslims more often choose Mikail or Mikaeel.
Is Mikhail a Muslim name?
Yes. Mikhail refers to the archangel Mikail, honoured in Islam, though Mikail or Mikaeel are the more usual Muslim spellings.
Is Mikhail in the Quran?
Mikāl is named in 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).
Where is the name Mikhail used?
Used in Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus, and among Arab Christians.
Gifts with the name Mikhail
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikhail mean?
Mikhail means 'Name of the archangel Michael'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic and Russian.
Is Mikhail a Muslim name?
Yes. Mikhail refers to the archangel Mikail, honoured in Islam, though Mikail or Mikaeel are the more usual Muslim spellings.
How do you write Mikhail in Arabic?
Mikhail is written ميخائيل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mikhail?
Mikhail is pronounced mee-khaa-EEL.
Is Mikhail mentioned in the Quran?
Mikāl is named in 'Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, Gabriel and Michael...' (Quran 2:98).