Mihail

The first name Mihail is the Bulgarian, Romanian, and Macedonian variant of the biblical name Michael and also represents an alternative transcription of the Greek form Μιχαήλ (Michail). The name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'Who is like God?'.

What does the name Mihail mean?

Mihail is the Bulgarian, Romanian, and Macedonian form of the biblical name Michael and also offers an alternative spelling of the Greek version Μιχαήλ (Michail). The ancient Hebrew origin of the name expresses the meaning 'Who is like God?'. A related form is Mihailo.

Where does the name Mihail come from?

The name Mihail, as a variant of Michael, traces back to the biblical name Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el), which consists of three ancient Hebrew elements: mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God). In ancient Hebrew, mî (מִי) = who, kə (כְּ־) = like, and ’el (אֵל) = God.

How do you pronounce Mihail?

The pronunciation of Mihail is fluid and can be perceived as either two or three syllables. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'Mi-hail' [miˈhaɪl], starting with a clear I sound. The second syllable contains a diphthong, giving the name a dynamic sound. The final l provides a soft sound ending. Mihail conveys a traditional elegance and radiates a clear structure as well as a harmonious presence.

When is the name day of Mihail?

The most important name day for Mihail is celebrated on September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Mihail is among the appreciated first names. Currently, it ranks 867th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2021, when it reached 799th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 400 times, placing it 1,009th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,235th. Its global popularity is reflected in Mihail's rankings in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Michi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mihail Alexsandrov (Bulgarian swimmer)
• Mihail Avrionov (Bulgarian football player)
• Mihail Dolgan (Moldovan writer)
• Mihail Dudas (Serbian athlete)
• Mihail Eminovici (birth name of Mihai Eminescu, national poet of Romania)
• Mihail Eramchuk (Belarusian football player)
• Mihail Gyonin (football player from Bulgaria)
• Mihail Harbachow (Greek football player)
• Mihail Harnak (Belarusian football player)
• Mihail Kogalniceanu (09/06/1817 Iasi - 07/01/1891 Paris, Romanian publicist, historian, statesman)
• Mihail Lazarov (football player from Bulgaria)
• Mihail Litvinchuk (Belarusian footballer)
• Mihail Lozanov (football player from Bulgaria)
• Mihail Majearu (Romanian footballer)
• Mihail Makowski (football player from Belarus)
• Mihail Marin (chess player from Romania)
• Mihail Martsinovich (Belarusian football player)
• Mihail Mihaylov (Bulgarian football player)
• Mihail Roller (Romanian historian)
• Mihail Shishkov (Bulgarian musician)