Mikhail
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Mikhail is a boy name of Russian origin meaning "Who is like God?".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Russian
Religion
Christian
Popularity
2 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Who is like God?
Etymology
Derived from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning “who is like God,” transmitted through Greek Μιχαήλ and Latin Michael before entering Russian as Михаил.
Famous People Named Mikhail
- Mikhail Gorbachev — leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 (1931–2022)
- Mikhail Bakunin — Russian revolutionary anarchist and philosopher (1814–1876)
- Mikhail Lermontov — Russian writer, poet and painter (1814–1841)
- Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin — Russian writer, journalist, plawright and satirist
- Mikhail Vrubel — Russian painter (1856-1910)
Frequently Asked Questions About Mikhail
What does the name Mikhail mean?
Mikhail means "Who is like God?", and is of Russian origin.
What is the origin of the name Mikhail?
Mikhail originates from Russian, commonly used in Eastern Europe.
Is Mikhail a boy or girl name?
Mikhail is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Mikhail associated with?
Mikhail is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Mikhail?
Yes — notable people named Mikhail include Mikhail Gorbachev (leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991, 1931–2022), Mikhail Bakunin (Russian revolutionary anarchist and philosopher, 1814–1876), Mikhail Lermontov (Russian writer, 1814–1841), Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin (Russian writer) and Mikhail Vrubel (Russian painter, 1856-1910).
Last updated: June 2026