Michal name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Hebrew, Czech, Polish, Slavic and English

Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: m(i)-chal

Meaning: Like the Lord and Brook

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What does Michal mean?

Popular unisex name Michal is of Hebrew, Czech, Polish, Slavic and English origin, largely used in Danish, English, German, Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian languages, meaning of Michal is "Who is Like God or Brook".

Michal is a version of ever lasting, biblical and dominant Michael. Michael is derivation of Michel. Michael is Latin form of Μιξαελ, a Greek Form the Hebrew Name מִיכָאֵל:. Meaning of Michael is Like the Lord, Who is Like God? and Who is Like God came from Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Michal?

m(i)-chal is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Michal.

Variants of Michal

Michala, Michael, Mikhael, Dumichel, Michaela, Micah, Mitchel, Aaronmichael, Michaelangel, Michalah, Mykhael, Chelle, Mikala, Mecca, Mika, Micahjoseph, Micaiah, Mitchael, Aharon, Aaron

How popular is the name Michal?

Michal was a common name in England and Wales. Over 1448 babies have been named Michal since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 2011,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 46 years.

Michal is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1911 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1942, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 852 on girl names chart when 90 babies were named Michal.

Over 7442 babies in United States have been named Michal.

In Ireland, Michal is a unique name where it has been in use since 2006 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 149 on boy names chart when 44 babies were named Michal. Over 346 people have been named Michal in Ireland. Michal is an uncommon baby name in France, in use since 1991, peaked in 2004 when it ranked 1731st.

Over 111 babies in France have been named Michal. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2004.

However things change on global perspective, Michal is extremely popular in Poland where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Czech Republic.

Also the baby name is popular in Slovakia and England. As per our findings, over 550000 babies have been bestowed Michal around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	5484	16	3970	36
2017	6652	12	3221	49
2016	4432	22	3079	53
2015	4875	19	3898	38
2014	4381	22	3576	43

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Michal in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	59	45	79	38
	1426	15	39	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Michal

Understand that you were born alone, and not with your partner in hand. Your overall health is great. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love. You like to think you are an intuitive person but you are not. Learn to be strong and perceptive. If letter M is your cornerstone, you probably bury yourself in work every day.

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Dagmar - Used prevalently in Swedish, Norwegian and Greenlandic long standing and customary, Dagmar has origin in Slavonic, Danish and Old Slavic, Dagmar means "Meri, Famous Day or Great Day" is used as a gender insensitive name
Erwin - Darling and Venerable unisex name Erwin came from Old High German, Germanic and Celtic, meaning of Erwin is "Friend of the Sea or Warrior" is used in English and Swedish languages. Famed name Erwin managed to bag 486th position on list of baby boy names in 1948 in United States
Ruza especially is used in Czech and Russian aimed at girls that of Latin origin, meaning of Ruza is "Rose"
Adéla - Meaning of Adéla is Noble or Honorable is used in Czech used as a baby girl name came from Old High German
Elena - Prevalently used in Gujarati, Finnish and German unfading and pleasing, Elena means "The Bright One or Shining" and is aimed at both boys and girls is rooted from Old Provençal and Old Greek

Famous people named Michal

Michal Viewegh, contemporary Czech writer
Michal Hvorecký, Slovak author
Michal Kováč, first President of Slovakia
Michal Ajvaz, Czech novelist, poet and translator
Michal Riszdorfer, Slovak sprint canoer
Michal, Polish singer
Michal Amdursky, Israeli dancer and singer
Michal Towber, Israeli singer and composer
Michal Doležal, Czech former ski jumper
Michal Matloch, Czech figure skater
Michal Schmuck, Czechoslovak/Slovak water polo player

Michal Martikán, Slovak slalom canoeist
Michal Hornstein, Polish-born Canadian businessman
Michal Sivek, former professional ice hockey player
Michal Handzuš, Slovak former professional ice hockey centre
Michal Pivoňka, retired National Hockey League player
Michal Grošek, retired Czech professional ice hockey right winger
Michal Rozsíval, Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman
Michal Birner, Czech ice hockey forward
Michal Tabara, former tennis player from the Czech Republic
Michal Barinka, Czech professional ice hockey defenceman
Michal Yannai, Israeli actress
Michal Papadopulos, Czech footballer of Greek and Czech descent
Michal Horňák, Czech football manager and former player

Michal Pospíšil, Czech footballer
Michal Bílek, football manager and former player
Michal Zajkowski, ice hockey Goaltender
Michal Kadlec, Czech footballer who plays for Czech club 1
Michal Benedikovič, Slovak football player
Michal Řepík, Czech professional ice hockey left winger
Michal Šlesingr, Czech biathlete
Michal Březina, Czech figure skater
Michal Václavík, Czech football goalkeeper currently playing for FC Hlučín
Michal Sýkora, retired Czech professional ice hockey defenseman
Michal Šanda, Czech writer and poet
Michal Neuvirth, Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League
Michal Doležal, Czech football midfielder formerly playing for FK Teplice

Michal Mertiňák, professional tennis player from Slovakia
Michal Daněk, Czech footballer
Michal Broš, Czech professional ice hockey forward
Michal Vorel, Czech football goalkeeper
Michal Švec, Czech football player
Michal Heiman, Israeli artist, photographer, and art curator
Michal Lesák, Czech footballer playing currently for FK AS Trenčín
Michalina Olszanska in Piate: Nie odchodz as Actress
Michaline Babich in The Big O as Producer
Michal Shtamler in Ha-Sodot as Actress
Michal Bat-Adam in Ha-Me'ahev as Actress
Michal Friedman in Astonishing X-Men as Actress
Michal Struss is notable for directing short In the Box

Michal Bajor characterized critical role of Nero in 2001 drama movie Quo Vadis.
In 1996 action, thriller film, Wirus, Michal Banach portrayed N.
In 2010, Michal Bumbálek characterized the role of N in comedy flick Nejvetsi z Cechu.
In 1981 adventure and comedy movie, Tajemství hradu v Karpatech, Michal Docolomanský characterized Count Teleke of Tölökö.
In 1980, Michal Gucík portrayed the role of Dusan In movie Toto leto doma.
Michal Hudák portrayed the main role of N in 2017 adventure, musical film Spievankovo a kralovna Harmonia.
Michal Koblic, from 1962 drama movie Strevícky, who characterized N.
Michal Kocourek, from 1977 comedy, sci-fi film Coz takhle dát si spenát, who characterized the Zemánek jako dite.

Michal Litwiniec, from 1999 drama flick Torowisko, who portrayed Robert.
Michal Skolimowski, from 1985 crime and drama flick The Lightship, who characterized the Alex.
Michal Wondreys played leading character of N in 1995 film Tajemství.
In 2001, Michal Zebrowski played the role of Geralt in adventure, fantasy flick Wiedzmin.
In 1938 comedy and musical film, Zapomniana melodia, Michal Znicz portrayed Prof. Frankiewicz.
In 1999 flick, Agáta, Michal Dosedla portrayed Voloda.
Michal Lewandowski characterized the leading role of Kapen Genezyp de Vahaz "Zypcio" in 2003 drama film Nienasycenie.
Michal Aniol played the central character of Michal Szczerbic in 1983 drama movie Karate po polsku.
Michal Orlicz-Hryniewicz, from 1928 romance flick Dzikuska, who portrayed the Tomasz Kruszynski.

Michal Wlodarczyk played important role of Piotr in 2017 thriller movie Czuwaj.

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