Mikel
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mikel
- Gender
- Boy name
- Origin
- Etymologically
- Syllables
- 2
Mikel is the Basque variant of the biblical name Michael. This name has Hebrew roots and is translated as "Who is like God?".
What does the name Mikel mean?
The name Mikel represents a Basque form of the biblical Michael. It has Hebrew origins and means "Who is like God?". In Spain, Mikel is often used as an alternative to the Spanish variants Maikel and Miguel.
Where does the name Mikel come from?
Etymologically, Mikel is linked 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. Languages: Basque, Spanish.
How do you pronounce Mikel?
The pronunciation of Mikel is as a two-syllable name, pronounced as "Mi-kel" [ˈmiːkɛl]. It begins with a long, clear "i", giving it a certain lightness. The second syllable ends with a distinct consonant, giving the name a clear form. Mikel thus appears modern, harmonious, and characterful.
When is the name day of Mikel?
The most important name day for Mikel falls on September 29.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Mikel enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,881st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011 at position 772. Over the last ten years, Mikel has been chosen as a first name about 250 times, placing it 1,358th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,390th.
Nicknames & pet names
Maiky / Mike / Mikki
Similar first names
Famous people
- David Mikel Tyree (American football player)
- Mikel Agu (Nigerian footballer)
- Mikel Alonso (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Amantegui (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Aranburu (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Canka (Albanian footballer)
- Mikel Conrad (American actor)
- Mikel Dean (American opera singer)
- Mikel Dufrenne (French philosopher)
- Mikel Dunham (American photographer)
- Mikel Gonzalez Martinez (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Herzog (Spanish singer)
- Mikel Jollett (singer (The Airborne Toxic Event))
- Mikel Kaloshi (Albanian footballer)
- Mikel Kortina (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Labaka Zurriarain (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Laboa (Spanish singer)
- Mikel Landa (cyclist)
- Mikel Lasa (Spanish footballer)
- Mikel Merino (Spanish footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mikel
What is the meaning of the name Mikel?
The name Mikel is a Basque form of the biblical name Michael and means 'Who is like God?'.
Where does the name Mikel come from?
Etymologically, Mikel is connected to the Hebrew name Mikha'el, which consists of the elements for 'who', 'like', and 'God'. It is primarily used in Basque and Spanish-speaking regions.
How popular is the name Mikel?
Mikel enjoys great popularity in Spain and is often used as an alternative to the variants Maikel and Miguel.