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Mikayil

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Pronounced mee-KAH-yeel /miˈkɑː.jiːl/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic form of Michael — Mikail, the archangel named in Islamic tradition — ultimately from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' A reverent, faith-rooted name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic form of Michael: Mikayil names the archangel Mikail, 'who is like God?' (said 'mee-KAH-yeel'). Reverent and classic.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningAn Arabic form of Michael — Mikail, the archangel named in Islamic tradition — ultimately from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' A reverent, faith-rooted name.

History & Origin

Mikayil is an Arabic form of Michael, naming the archangel Mikail in Islamic tradition, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' It is stated here respectfully as a faith name — rare in the U.S. (said 'mee-KAH-yeel').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, reverent, and classic.

Did you know? Mikayil is the archangel Mikail of Islamic tradition — the same figure as Michael — from the Hebrew 'who is like God?', a reverent, faith-rooted name (said 'mee-KAH-yeel').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Mikayil — Arabic Mikail/Michael; archangel; 'who is like God?'

Variations

MikailMikaelMichael

Nicknames

MikaKayil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikayil mean?

Mikayil is an Arabic form of Michael, naming the archangel Mikail, from Hebrew 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikayil?

It's said mee-KAH-yeel /miˈkɑː.jiːl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mikayil a boy or girl name?

Mikayil is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mikayil?

Mikayil is rare in the U.S.