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Michoel

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Michoel Pronunciation

Michoel is pronounced MIH-khoyl /ˈmɪ.xɔɪl/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Medium

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Michoel is the Yiddish Michael — the archangel's name. Devout, traditional, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningYiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'

U.S. rank (2024)#4811 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Michoel comes from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (the archangel) — Michoel is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation. A devout, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities (said with a soft 'kh').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Michael, 'who is like God?', is the warrior archangel — Michoel is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation, standard in Orthodox communities.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Michael — Yiddish form

Variations

MichaelMikhoelMichel

Nicknames

Michi

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If you like Michoel…

Michael— the English form

Mendel— a companion Yiddish name

Shmuel— another traditional Hebrew name

Michel— shares the -el ending

Maykel— shares Michoel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Michoel?

Michoel is pronounced MIH-khoyl (/ˈmɪ.xɔɪl/). Press play above to hear Michoel said aloud.

How do you say Michoel?

Michoel is said MIH-khoyl (/ˈmɪ.xɔɪl/). Press play above to hear Michoel said aloud.

What does the name Michoel mean?

Michoel is the Yiddish Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

Is Michoel a boy or girl name?

Michoel is a boy's name.

How popular is Michoel?

Michoel is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.