Michelle Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Michelle Name at a Glance

Name	Michelle
Meaning	Close to God. Feminine form of Michael: Who is like God? Gift from God.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Michelle Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Michelle means “Close to God. Feminine form of Michael: Who is like God? Gift from God”. 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.

Michelle Name Origin

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

Is Michelle a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Michelle

When considering Michelle 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.