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Mihail
Pronounced mee-hah-EEL /ˌmiː.hɑːˈiːl/Medium
Meaning: The Romanian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' A stately Slavic/Balkan form of the archangel's name.Low
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History & Origin
Mihail is the Romanian/Bulgarian form of Michael, from the Hebrew 'who is like God?' It reads stately and distinctly Balkan — rare in the U.S. (said 'mee-hah-EEL').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Balkan families. Rare, classic, and stately.
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What does the name Mihail mean?
Mihail is the Romanian/Bulgarian form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?'
How do you pronounce Mihail?
It's said mee-hah-EEL /ˌmiː.hɑːˈiːl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Mihail a boy or girl name?
Mihail is a boy's name.
How popular is Mihail?
Mihail is a rare name for boys in the U.S.