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Mikella
Pronounced mih-KEL-uh /mɪˈkɛl.ə/Medium
Meaning: Mikella reads as a modern respelling of Michaela/Mikaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?'; the -ella ending gives it a softer, coined feel. Routes uncertain.Low
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History & Origin
Mikella reads as a respelling of Michaela or Mikaela, the feminine of Michael, rooted in the Hebrew question 'who is like God?' The -ella tail gives it a soft, coined lilt. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Modern and rare (said 'mih-KEL-uh').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely, against the steadier Michaela. Rare, soft, and modern.
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What does the name Mikella mean?
Mikella is a respelling of Michaela, from the Hebrew 'who is like God?' The routes are uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Mikella?
It's said mih-KEL-uh /mɪˈkɛl.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mikella a boy or girl name?
Mikella is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Mikella?
Mikella is rare in the U.S., against the more common Michaela.