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Michele Pronunciation

Michele is pronounced mih-SHEL /mɪˈʃɛl/High

Meaning: Single-l spelling of Michelle — French feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'High

In 30 seconds: Michelle, single-l and chic: Michele is the elegant French feminine of Michael — 'who is like God?'. Timeless, soft, and refined.

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Origin HighHebrew, French

MeaningSingle-l spelling of Michelle — French feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'

U.S. rank (2024)#4156 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1968

Total births (all-time)≈ 223,268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Michele is a single-l spelling of Michelle — the French feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'. A graceful mid-century favorite, it carries the archangel's name in feminine form.

It registers thinly beside Michelle. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and refined.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming none is — and Michele is the streamlined French feminine, immortalized by the Beatles' song.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Michelle — root etymology

Variations

MichelleMichelaMichèle

Nicknames

MichShelly

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Gabrielle— another archangel feminine

Marielle— lands in the same popularity range

Lucille— the same vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Michele?

Michele is pronounced mih-SHEL (/mɪˈʃɛl/). Press play above to hear Michele said aloud.

How do you say Michele?

Michele is said mih-SHEL (/mɪˈʃɛl/). Press play above to hear Michele said aloud.

What does the name Michele mean?

Michele spells Michelle, the French feminine of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

Is Michele a boy or girl name?

As a girl's name, Michele is a spelling of Michelle (also an Italian male name).

How popular is Michele?

Michele is a rare spelling in the U.S. today.