Michal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Michal Name at a Glance

Name	Michal
Meaning	Who is like God? Feminine of Michael. Biblical Michal was King Saul's daughter and first wife of David.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Michal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Michal means “Who is like God? Feminine of Michael. Biblical Michal was King Saul's daughter and first wife of David”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Michal Name Origin

Our database records Michal under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Michal a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Michal is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Michal

When considering Michal for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.