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Michelina

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Pronounced mee-keh-LEE-nah /ˌmi.kɛˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian feminine diminutive of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; 'little Michaela'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Michelina is an Italian Michaela — 'who is like God?'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mee-keh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Italian
MeaningAn Italian feminine diminutive of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; 'little Michaela'
U.S. rank (2025)#6742 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192219032025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Michelina is an Italian feminine diminutive of Michael — from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — 'little Michaela'. Borne by a beloved Italian saint (Saint Michelina of Pesaro). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mee-keh-LEE-nah'; nicknames Lina, Mica).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew — Michelina is its Italian feminine diminutive, 'little Michaela', lyrical and classic (said 'mee-keh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Michelina — Italian diminutive

Variations

MichelaMichaelaMicaela

Nicknames

Lina

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If you like Michelina…

Micaela— a fellow Michael-rooted girls' name
Carmelina— a sound-neighbor -lina Italian girls' name
Angelina— another -lina Italian girls' name
Maddalena— lands in the same popularity range
Meliana— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michelina mean?

Michelina is an Italian diminutive of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Michelina?

It's said mee-keh-LEE-nah /ˌmi.kɛˈli.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Michelina a boy or girl name?

Michelina is a girl's name.

How popular is Michelina?

Michelina is a rare name in the U.S.

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