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Michelle name meaning
Last Name
732
in the U.S.
in 2010
732
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Michelle mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Michelle
User Submitted Origins
English
40%
French
34%
Hebrew
12%
Indonesian
4%
African
4%
Australian
2%
American
2%
Canadian
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Michelle is of American origin and means "Originally the French feminine form of Michel, from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'Who is like God?'. It is now extensively used in English-speaking as well as French-speaking countries or Who is like God?".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Michelle means "Female derivative of Michael (Masculine, Heb), which means, 'One who is like God.' Michael is the chief archangel" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A user from Saudi Arabia says the name Michelle means "Who is like God. Feminine name of Michael".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Michelle means "One who is like god" and is of English origin.
- 9 people from all over the world agree the name Michelle is of French origin and means "Who is like God".
- 2 people from Mexico and Australia agree the name Michelle is of French origin and means "Who's like God".
- According to 3 people from all over the world, the name Michelle is of French / English origin and means "Gift from god".
- According to a user from Malawi, the name Michelle is of French origin and means "God given".
- A user from Ghana says the name Michelle means "There is no other God like our God".
- A user from Indiana, U.S. says the name Michelle is of English origin and means "Like a god".
- 2 people from Canada and the United States agree the name Michelle is of Hebrew origin and means "Who is like the lord".
- 2 people from the United States and Indonesia agree the name Michelle is of Indonesian origin and means "An angel".
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Wiktionary
From the French feminine form of Michel (“Michael”), Hebrew מיכאל (mikhál, “who is like God”).
- A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Michelle was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Michelle
Notable Persons Named Michelle
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is a First Lady of the United States. Michelle was born on January 17th, 1964 in Calumet Park, Illinois.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams is an actress. She was most prominent from 1993 to present. Michelle was given the name Michelle Ingrid Williams on September 9th, 1980 in Kalispell, Montana U.S.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer is an actress and singer. She has had major accomplishments since 1978. Michelle was given the name Michelle Marie Pfeiffer on April 29th, 1958 in Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is an actress, screenwriter, and dj. She was most active from 1999 to present. Michelle was given the name Mayte Michelle Rodríguez on July 12th, 1978 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Michelle Monaghan
Michelle Monaghan is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 2000. Michelle was given the name Michelle Lynn Monaghan on March 23rd, 1976 in Winthrop, Iowa, U.S.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh is an actor. She has had major accomplishments since 1984.
- Michelle PhillipsSinging
- Michelle TrachtenbergActress
- Tori Black
- Michelle DockeryActress
- Michelle FairleyActress
- Michelle ForbesActress
- Michelle BranchSinger-songwriter
- Belladonna
- Michelle KeeganActress
- Michelle WilliamsRecord Producer
- Michelle BacheletExecutive Director of UN Women
- Michelle KwanFigure Skater
- Michelle MalkinAuthor
- Michelle GomezActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Michelle
Notable Persons With the Last Name Michelle
Candice Michelle
Candice Michelle is a wrestler. Candice was born on September 30th, 1978 in Milwaukee.
K. Michelle
K. Michelle is a contemporary r&b and soul music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2009 to present. K. was given the name Kimberly Michelle Pate on March 4th, 1984 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Donna Michelle
Donna Michelle is a playboy playmate. Donna was born on December 8th, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Infanta Catherine Michelle
Infanta Catherine Michelle was royalty. She holds the title Duchess consort of Savoy and List of consorts of Savoy. Infanta was born as the child of Philip II of Spain and Elisabeth of Valois on October 10th, 1567 in Madrid. She passed away on November 6th, 1597.
Tiffany Michelle
Tiffany was born in 1984 in Sylmar, Los Angeles.
Mirtha Michelle
Mirtha was born on January 17th, 1984.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Michelle | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 55.19% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 25.55% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.05% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.37% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.78% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 14.07% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Michelle
People with the last name Michelle are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Michelle
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| #20 | Fastest Rising Girl Names |
| #51 | Classic Girl Names |
| #43 | Unique Girl Names |